Education sector of India
- The education sector in India encompasses a diverse network of educational institutions and initiatives aimed at fostering academic excellence, knowledge dissemination, and holistic skill development.
- It plays a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual, social, and economic fabric of the nation, contributing to the overall growth and development of individuals and communities.
- Education in India is primarily managed by the state-run public education system, which falls under the command of the government at three levels: central, state and local.
- In India, education is a concurrent subject, with both the central and state governments sharing the responsibility for its regulation and development.
- Under various articles of the Indian Constitution and the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, free and compulsory education is provided as a fundamental right to children aged 6 to 14.
The National Education Policy of India 2020
- The National Education Policy of India 2020 is a comprehensive framework that outlines the vision and roadmap for transforming the education system in the country.
- This policy was approved by the Union Cabinet of India in July 2020.
- The new policy replaces the previous National Policy on Education, 1986.
- The policy is a comprehensive framework for elementary education to higher as well as vocational training in both rural and urban India.
- The policy aims to transform India's education system by 2030
