HIGHER EDUCATION IN INDIA IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND THE NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY 2020

Abstract

Higher education plays a pivotal role in shaping sustainable societies by developing human 
capital, fostering innovation, and promoting social responsibility. In India, the introduction of 
the National Education Policy 2020 represents a transformative step toward aligning the 
education system with global sustainability goals. The policy emphasizes holistic learning, 
multidisciplinary education, research innovation, equity, and technological integration. These 
reforms aim to prepare learners not only for economic participation but also for responsible 
citizenship and environmental stewardship. This paper examines the evolving scenario of 
higher education in India in light of sustainable development principles and explores how the 
policy framework contributes to building an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable knowledge 
society. 

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