National Education Policy 2020: A Systematic Review of Educational Reforms and Implementation Issues

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a significant reform project that aims to change India's educational system in order to solve current national and international issues.In order to analyze NEP 2020's vision, goals, and implementation framework, this paper conducts a comprehensive analysis of the literature by examining academic publications, policy documents, and research projects.The evaluation emphasizes how NEP 2020 integrates Indian Knowledge Systems, learner-centered pedagogy, skillbased and vocational education, holistic and transdisciplinary education, and substantial use of digital technology in teaching and learning.Important structural reforms are also covered, including the Academic Bank of Credits, various entry and exit choices in higher education, flexible curriculum frameworks, and modifications to assessment and evaluation systems.According to the literature, NEP 2020 has the ability to promote creativity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning while enhancing access, equity, and quality in education.However, a number of implementation-related issues are noted, such as infrastructure constraints, the digital divide, faculty readiness, curriculum change, and stakeholder cooperation.The study comes to the conclusion that although NEP 2020 offers a progressive and forward-thinking roadmap for educational transformation, its long-term objectives can only be met through efficient planning, capacity building, sufficient resource allocation, and ongoing cooperation between legislators, educational institutions, and educators.