Dr. Deepak Kumar Srivastava Inspires Young Educators on NEP 2020's Scope and Impact

Kota, [Date]: Dr. Deepak Kumar Srivastava, the Regional Library Head at the Government Public Library, Kota, shed light on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020's vast scope and its potential impact, inspiring young educators to contribute towards making India a global knowledge superpower. He was the chief speaker at the inaugural session of a two-day seminar at the Kautilya Women’s Teacher Training College, themed “Opportunities in Indian Higher Education and the Integrated Teacher Education Program.”

In his keynote address, Dr. Srivastava presented a lecture on “National Education Policy 2020, Integrated Teacher Education Program, and Higher Education Digital Initiatives.” He emphasized that the education system rooted in Indian ethos, which provides high-quality education to all, can play a crucial role in transforming India into a vibrant and equitable knowledge society, ultimately making the nation a global knowledge hub.

He elaborated that NEP 2020 is built on five key pillars: access, equity, quality, affordability, and accountability, and aims to prepare youth to face both current and future global challenges.

Dr. Srivastava highlighted the key aspects of NEP 2020:

• Moving towards multidisciplinary and holistic education.
• Institutional autonomy.
• Promotion of research through the establishment of the National Research Foundation.
• Continuous professional development for teachers.
• Internationalization of higher education.
• Integration of technology in education.
• Availability of educational materials in Indian languages.

He pointed out that the policy’s impact will be long-term and that it has the potential to position India as a global center for skilled manpower in the ‘Amrit Kaal’ (Golden Era). He emphasized the need for collective efforts from the central and state governments, higher educational institutions, and all relevant stakeholders for the successful implementation of the policy.