Implementation of National Education Policy (NEP), 2020

What was asked, and of whom?

The question asked for details on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, particularly regarding foundational literacy, numeracy, multidisciplinary education, and quality teaching systems, as well as specific schemes like PM SHRI Schools and digital platforms. The Ministry of Education provided the answer.

Who asked / answered

Shri Lumbaram Choudhary, Shri Praveen Patel (asked); Ministry of Education (answered)

What the government said

• NIPUN Bharat Mission for foundational literacy and numeracy
• 13,092 PM SHRI schools selected from 33 States/UTs
• 728 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) approved
• 31,477 schools approved under skill education scheme with 39,49,875 students enrolled
• DIKSHA has 7,754 Energized Textbooks and 3.67 lakh e-contents
• SWAYAM has over 20,000 course deliveries with 6 crore cumulative enrolments
• 1,200 Vocational Skill Labs established in 600 schools
• Chittorgarh, Udaipur, and Pratapgarh districts have 119, 239, 94 ICT labs and 453, 772, 282 Smart Classrooms approved respectively

Points worth noting

• The answer does not provide State/UT-wise details for all parts (a), (b), (c), (d) beyond annexures
• The answer states that implementation of NEP 2020 is a continuous process with Centre-State collaboration
• The answer mentions that Rajasthan's districts use DIKSHA resources aligned with Rajasthan State curriculum
• The answer does not provide specific figures for financial assistance released for NEP 2020, only stating that fund details are in Annexure-V