Barriers of Inclusive Education: A Critical Review in Light of Nep-2020

Abstract

The study is an attempt to examine the various forms of barriers of inclusion of students in education institutions taking place on account of implementation of National Education Policy-2020 (NEP-2020) in India. Because exclusion of students from education institutions not only violates the right to education of children but also social justice.  The study aims on creating amicable learning environment by eliminating barriers of inclusion of students in education institution of India.

The study specifically addresses the infrastructural barriers along with general barriers responsible for exclusion of students from education institutions in India. Because these practices also hinder the objective of inclusive and equitable education to all as envisaged inNEP-2020.

The key findings of the present study suggested that even though the NEP-2020 plays vital roles in transforming Indian present education system, it presents pitfalls undermining social justice in the form of barriers of inclusion of students of education institutions. Moreover, lacking of adequate physical infrastructures in the institutions hamper the objective of inclusion of students of education institutions in India.

The study is primarily based on extensive literature reviews of relevant areas of education system in India. Some secondary sources like books, journals, periodicals, Govt. records, websites etc. are also used in this study.