Equitable and Inclusive Education with special reference to National Educational Policy (NEP) 2020.

Equal access to universal, equitable quality inclusive education for all is the key to attain leadership in global stage in terms of economic growth, national integration, social justice and equality, scientific advancements and cultural preservation in India. National Educational Policy (NEP) 2020 is an attempt of 21st century which addresses growing developmental imperatives of the nation. The National Educational Policy 2020 has proposed the revision and revamping of all aspects of educational structure including its regulation and governance by keeping view of Sustainable Developmental Goal 4. The policy of 2020 gives stress on providing equitable quality education for all children for recognizing, identifying and fostering the unique capabilities. This paper is an attempt to discuss the recommendations suggested by NEP 2020 for both school and higher education level and analyse the challenges in order to ensure equitable, inclusive quality education for all. The discussion is based on secondary sources of data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]