Author(s): Monika Chaudhary

Abstract: This research paper examines the transformative impact of India's National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) on holistic and multidisciplinary education. Released in July 2020, NEP replaces the 1986 framework to address evolving educational requirements through comprehensive reforms from primary to higher education levels. The policy emphasizes technology integration, research promotion, and infrastructure enhancement while preserving indigenous knowledge systems. A key focus is modernizing libraries through digital resources, including e-books and e-journals, to facilitate research and improve accessibility. The policy recognizes libraries as crucial centers for learning and cultural preservation, particularly in promoting local and indigenous knowledge from the primary education level. By mandating infrastructure strengthening at both school and higher education levels, NEP 2020 ensures institutions receive adequate resources for implementation. The policy's vision extends beyond traditional academic frameworks to foster holistic student development through enhanced learning resources and community library engagement. This research analyzes how these multifaceted approaches contribute to creating a more flexible, effective, and culturally responsive education system in India. Thus, NEP 2020 envisions enhancing holistic and multidisciplinary development in students by boosting their learning and by inculcating their habits of reading through community libraries.

Keywords: National Educational Policy, Holistic, Indian languages, Multidisciplinary, Library, vernacular languages, technology.

Article Info: Received: 19 Nov 2024; Received in revised form: 17 Dec 2024; Accepted: 23 Dec 2024; Available online: 31 Dec 2024

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.96.56