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The Union Cabinet recently approved the New Education Policy (NEP), 2020. Which of the following statements are correct about the policy? 1. Compulsory allocation of 4% of the GDP in Education sector by the Union Govt. 2. Aims to bring the uncovered age group of 3-6 years under school curriculum. 3. Gross enrolment ratio in Higher Education to be raised to 50% by 2035. 4. The policy envisages to set up Gender Inclusion Fund. 5. The National Educational Technology Forum (NETF) to be created to provide a platform for the free exchange of ideas on use of technology to enhance learning. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The Union Cabinet recently approved the New Education Policy (NEP), 2020. Which of the following statements are correct about the policy? 1. Compulsory allocation of 4% of the GDP in Education sector by the Union Govt. 2. Aims to bring the uncovered age group of 3-6 years under school curriculum. 3. Gross enrolment ratio in Higher Education to be raised to 50% by 2035. 4. The policy envisages to set up Gender Inclusion Fund. 5. The National Educational Technology Forum (NETF) to be created to provide a platform for the free exchange of ideas on use of technology to enhance learning. Select the correct answer using the code given below: Correct Answer Only 2, 3, 4 and 5

The correct answer is Only 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Key Points

  • On 29 July 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the National Education Policy 2020.
  • The policy targets making way for large-scale, transformational reforms in both school and higher education sectors.
  • This policy will replace the National Policy on Education (NPE),1986.
  • Before 1986, the first National Education Policy was released in 1968 based on recommendations of the Kothari Commission.
  • The Cabinet has also approved the renaming of the Ministry of Human Resource Development to the Ministry of Education.
  • The National Education Policy 2020 is based on the recommendations of a committee chaired by former Isro chief K Kasturirangan.

Additional Information

  • National Education Policy 2020 announced, aims to increase spending to 6% of GDP. Hence 1 statement is incorrect.
    • Currently, India spends around 4.6 % of its total GDP on education.
  • This will bring the hitherto uncovered age group of 3-6 years under the school curriculum, which has been recognized globally as the crucial stage for the development of mental faculties of a child. Hence 2 statement is correct.
  • Gross Enrollment Ratio in higher education to be raised to 50% by 2035 from current 26.3%, 3.5 crore seats to be added in higher education. Hence 3 statement is correct.
  • This includes setting up of Gender Inclusion Fund and also Special Education Zones for disadvantaged regions and groups. Hence 4 statement is correct.
  • An autonomous body, the National Educational Technology Forum (NETF), will be created to provide a platform for the free exchange of ideas on the use of technology to enhance learning, assessment, planning, administration. Hence 5 statement is correct.

Important Points

  • In NEP 2020, the current 10+2 system to be replaced by a new 5+3+3+4 curricular structure corresponding to ages 3-8, 8-11, 11-14, and 14-18 years respectively.
  • IN NEP 2020, teaching up to at least Grade 5 to be in mother tongue/ regional language. No language will be imposed on any student.
  • A new National Assessment Centre, PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development), will be set up as a standard-setting body.
     

Please note: 

  • According to PPSC 2020 question paper option 3 is -Gross enrolment ratio in Higher Education to be raised to 50% by 2030.
  • However, grace marks have been awarded for the question hence option 3 has been modified to fit the correct option. 

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