Five years of NEP 2020 and Bharat's intellectual renaissance

The NEP must be defended from dilution, tokenism, and mediocrity.

- SANTISHREE DHULIPUDI PANDIT

When the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 was introduced, it was hailed as a landmark document that offered a comprehensive roadmap to overhaul India's education system. Five years later, NEP continues to inspire both debate and innovation across the academic and policymaking landscape. However, what truly sets this policy apart is its philosophical depth, transformative vision, and the steadfast commitment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has championed NEP 2020 not merely as a policy directive but as the foundation of a new educational ethos. He described NEP 2020 as "renaissance," rather than a reform. That distinction matters. Reforms are often technocratic, but renaissances are civilizational. They are driven by ideas, guided by values, and grounded in cultural self-confidence. This spirit has been evident in PM Modi's consistent messaging: education must empower the learner, elevate the teacher, and reconnect India with its civilizational essence through the revival and integration of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS).

A VISION IN MOTION