- One of the significant reforms of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is the National Credit Framework (NCrF), providing a flexible structure for credit accumulation across multidisciplinary, vocational, and skill education.
- The NCrF allows students to earn credits from various activities such as classroom learning, internships, sports, and vocational training, fostering broad-based education.
- HEIs need to balance knowledge production and skill training, promoting employability and intellectual pursuits.
- The NEP 2020 advocates for the integration of vocational and skill-based courses.
- To remain relevant and promote social equity, HEIs need to embrace reforms like NCrF, ensuring education remains adaptable and inclusive, aligning with the country’s economic and technological goals.
Dig Deeper: Read about important provisions of the New Education Policy, 2020.
