NEP2020: Challenges And Opportunities In General Education With Vocational Education In Schools

Abstract

The research delves into the alignment of vocational development programs with the broader scope of general education, by the directives outlined in the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP2020). It seeks to compare the integration of vocational education under previous policies with that of NEP2020, shedding light on any disparities and advancements. Additionally, the study explores the hurdles impeding the incorporation of vocational education into the general education framework, identifying both challenges and potential opportunities within this integrated approach. NEP2020 prioritizes pre-vocational education from classes 6 to 8 and vocational education from classes 9 to 12, operating within the National Skills Qualification Framework and awarding certificates at each level. Notably, NEP2020 includes provisions for both vocational and general education, fostering vertical and horizontal academic mobility. Lastly, the research evaluates the ongoing implementation progress of NEP2020, with a specific emphasis on amalgamating general and vocational education, emphasizing the imperative for meticulously crafted action plans to effectively tackle infrastructure and vocational education obstacles.