The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, introduced by the Government of India, is a transformative framework designed to modernize the Indian education system for the 21st century. It prioritizes flexibility, interdisciplinary learning, skill enhancement, and holistic education, shifting away from rote memorization toward a more student-focused approach.

 

Key Features of NEP 2020:
o Holistic and Multidisciplinary Education: Encourages broad-based learning with diverse course options.
o Vocational Education and Skill Development: Seeks to integrate vocational training into mainstream education.
o Experiential and Practical Learning: Highlights creativity, critical thinking, and real-world application.
o Technology Integration: Advocates for the use of digital tools to enrich the learning experience.
o Lifelong Learning: Supports continuous education and skill development across all stages of life.
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InBOL and NEP 2020: Enabling Education through Biodiversity Genomics
o Interdisciplinary Learning: Promotes hands-on, inquiry-driven education across biology, genomics, bioinformatics, and environmental sciences.

o Integration of Traditional Knowledge: Encourages merging indigenous biodiversity knowledge with modern molecular techniques.

o Research Exposure for Students: Provides early research opportunities for UG/PG students in biodiversity and genomics.

o Skill Development: Supports capacity building in genomic science, data analysis, and conservation biology, fostering employability.

o Curriculum Enrichment: Facilitates curriculum innovation in line with NEP’s vision of holistic and flexible education.

o Collaborative Ecosystem: Encourages partnerships between academia, research institutions, and citizen science initiatives.

o Nation-Building through Science: Advances self-reliance in biodiversity research, echoing NEP 2020’s goals for Atmanirbhar Bharat.