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India Strengthens Global Education Ties with NEP 2020 Goals in Focus

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan underscores the NEP's role in achieving India's 2047 development vision, highlighting international collaborations and higher education expansion.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that India's Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education currently stands at 26-27%, with the NEP aiming to raise it to 50% within the next five years. (File image)

Overview

  • Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended a Letter of Intent handover event with the University of Liverpool, marking progress in international academic partnerships.
  • Pradhan emphasized the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 as a cornerstone for India's goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047, a vision set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • India aims to raise its Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education from the current 26-27% to 50% within five years under the NEP 2020 framework.
  • The NEP 2020 introduces flexibility in language instruction, allowing students to choose their preferred language, fostering inclusivity and learner-centric education.
  • India's vast education system includes 300 million students, 40 million in higher education, over 1200 universities, and 50,000 colleges, highlighting the scale of the NEP's transformative goals.