TRACING THE ROOTS OF NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY 2020 AND THE INDIAN CONSTITUTIONAL DIMENSIONS PERTAINING TO IT

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PRASHANT RAMESH DHAGE, NUZHAT RIZVI, AARTI KALNAWAT, PARTH SHARMA

Abstract

‘We desire character in education, humanism in science, morality in politics, prosperity endeavors, commercial integrity, discretion in happiness, and sacrifice in religion.’
-Swami Ramatirth
The Vedas and Vedic literature served as the foundation for the extensive cultural education system of ancient. In the Vedic age, education prepared learners for life after schooling in this world as well as for total realisation, independence, and self-realization. It was achieving two goals at once: self-realization and socialisation. Great academics were developed by the enlightening Gurukul system, creating the groundwork for elaborate subject-specific education. Their knowledge of the life sciences, astronomy, mathematics, yoga, and metalworking made a significant contribution to the globe. With the Apex Court's judicial rulings, new Article 21 A was added to the Indian Constitution, which is the most revered legal document for system governance. Following that, the New Education Policy, 2020, which served as the basis for the current educational system, represented the same heritage of ancient Indian Knowledge. It acknowledges the need to restructure the entire structure of the educational system, from early childhood through higher education and research. The urgent need is for this radical transformation of the educational system, especially as the globe shifts into a digital era driven by cutting-edge technology.
By focusing on three different areas, the writers of this study have attempted to highlight the same theme of improving the educational system. In order to study ideas about quality education that are expressed in ancient texts and discourses pertinent to 21st-century education, let's first take a broad historical overview. The second section of the research summarises the interacting effects of educational restructuring in NEP, 2020 with vocational education stratification structures in contrast to ancient Indian education. The third and most important section analyses Article 21A of the Indian Constitution and NEP 2020 provisions in relation to "Atamanirbhar Bharat."

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Constitutional Law
Author Biography

PRASHANT RAMESH DHAGE, NUZHAT RIZVI, AARTI KALNAWAT, PARTH SHARMA

Dr. Prashant Ramesh Dhage1, Dr. Nuzhat Rizvi2, Dr. Aarti KalnawatMr. Parth Sharma4

Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune

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