In this insightful session, education experts Wilima Wadhwa and Alka Singh examine the current state of Indian school education and the impact of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Wilima Wadhwa, Director of ASER Centre, highlights a significant jump in foundational literacy and numeracy in 2024, stating, ‘For the first time with the national education policy, we have a systemic goal across the board.’ She emphasizes that while enrollment is high, the focus must remain on learning outcomes to prevent deficits from piling up in higher grades. Alka Singh, representing Educate Girls, discusses the challenges of female student retention and the ‘NEET’ youth burden, advocating for free open schooling for disadvantaged groups. Both experts agree that while the NEP is a ‘fantastic policy,’ its success depends on effective convergence between departments, better teacher training, and making vocational streams aspirational rather than just alternative routes. The discussion concludes with a call for increased investment in research and development from the early years.
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