Introduction

Brief overview of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a comprehensive framework for transforming India's education system from early childhood care and education to higher education. The policy aims to make India a global knowledge superpower by providing equitable access to quality education for all learners, fostering creativity and innovation, promoting multilingualism and cultural diversity, and ensuring holistic development of individuals and society.

Importance of higher education in the context of NEP 2020: Higher education plays a vital role in the development of human capital, scientific and technological advancement, social and cultural progress, and economic growth of a nation.