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Major Challenges in National Education Policy 2020

     After more than three decades, India approved a new educational policy announced on 29th July 2020 was hailed by former ISRO Chief Dr. K Kasturirangan, who headed the nine-member team that authored the draft 2019 aims to encourage education among citizens of India. Amendment in education policy is much needed and most welcomed but some challenges have also arisen. Educationists have welcomed the move but also remained unsure about how the government plans to implement such a system, especially in a diverse country like India. Source:  https://www.policeresults.com/new-education-policy-2020/ What are the challenges in the new National Education Policy? 1. Government approves plan to boost state spending on education to 6% of GDP In 1964, the Kothari Commission had recommended 6% of GDP allocation on education. The government has set the goal in the past but failed to implement it. India ranks 62nd in total public expenditure on education as per stud...