PROVISIONS OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY-2020

Abstract

The National Education Policy-2020 is one of the milestones in the history of Indian education system. It is India’s third education policy which replaces the 1986 National Education Policy. The purpose of this policy is to guide the development of “education system rooted in Indian ethos that contributes directly to transforming India, that is Bharat, sustainably into an equitable and vibrant knowledge society, by providing high-quality education to all, and thereby making India a global knowledge superpower” (NEP, 2020). The policy emphasises on Inclusion and Equity. The policy stated that “a good education institution is one in which every student feels welcomed and cared for, where a safe and stimulating learning environment exists where a wide range of learning experiences are offered and where good physical infrastructure and appropriate resources conducive to learning are available to all students”. This paper is an attempt to highlight the provisions of inclusive education given in this policy with special reference to students with disabilities or Divyangjan. These provisions will ensure the contributions of students with disabilities also in the transforming India.