EDUCATIONAL POLICIES AND THEIR IMPACT ON EQUITY AND ACCESS
Keywords:
Educational policies, equity and access, Right to Education (RTE) Act, National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, inclusive education, socioeconomic disparities, gender equality in education, rural education, policy implementation.Abstract
This review paper explores the evolution and impact of educational policies in India, focusing on their role in promoting equity and access across the country's diverse socio-economic landscape. It examines key policies from the post-independence era to the present, highlighting milestones such as the Right to Education (RTE) Act and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The paper analyzes how these policies have addressed disparities related to gender, socioeconomic status, and disability, and their efforts to overcome geographic and economic barriers to education. While significant progress has been made, the review identifies ongoing challenges in policy implementation, particularly in rural and marginalized communities. The NEP 2020 is discussed as a potentially transformative policy, with its emphasis on holistic and inclusive education. However, the review stresses the need for continuous monitoring, adaptable strategies, and community involvement to ensure that the goals of equity and access are fully achieved.
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