{"id":32682,"date":"2025-09-10T16:26:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T10:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/?p=32682"},"modified":"2025-09-10T16:26:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T10:56:16","slug":"new-education-policy-nep-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/new-education-policy-nep-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"New Education Policy (NEP) 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Education_Policy_NEP_2020\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>New Education Policy (NEP) 2020<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>(Relevant for Sociology <\/strong><strong>Paper II: Visions of Social Change in India)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >What's Inside this Blog!<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/new-education-policy-nep-2020\/#New_Education_Policy_NEP_2020\" title=\"New Education Policy (NEP) 2020\">New Education Policy (NEP) 2020<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/new-education-policy-nep-2020\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/new-education-policy-nep-2020\/#Key_Salient_Features_of_NEP_2020\" title=\"Key Salient Features of NEP 2020\">Key Salient Features of NEP 2020<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/new-education-policy-nep-2020\/#Sociological_Analysis\" title=\"Sociological Analysis\">Sociological Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/new-education-policy-nep-2020\/#Implications_of_NEP_2020\" title=\"Implications of NEP 2020\">Implications of NEP 2020<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/new-education-policy-nep-2020\/#Challenges_Ahead\" title=\"Challenges Ahead\">Challenges Ahead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/new-education-policy-nep-2020\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/new-education-policy-nep-2020\/#PYQs\" title=\"PYQs\">PYQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/new-education-policy-nep-2020\/#Read_more_Blogs\" title=\"Read more Blogs:\">Read more Blogs:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Introduction <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Education has always been a key driver of social change in India. From <strong>Macaulay\u2019s <\/strong>colonial education policy to the <strong>Kothari Commission\u2019s<\/strong> recommendations, every shift in education has shaped the way Indian society functions. <strong>In 2020, the Government of India<\/strong> approved the <strong>New Education Policy (NEP 2020)<\/strong>, replacing the <strong>34-year-old National Policy on Education (1986).<\/strong> It promises to transform learning by focusing on <strong>holistic, flexible, and multidisciplinary approaches<\/strong> aligned with the needs of the <strong>21st century<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">NEP 2020 is not just a policy but a window into how education interacts with social structure, culture, economy, and state policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Salient_Features_of_NEP_2020\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Key Salient Features of NEP 2020<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32683 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sociological-Analysis-visual-selection-2025-09-10T161709.913-1024x629.png\" alt=\"Key Salient Features of NEP 2020\" width=\"1024\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sociological-Analysis-visual-selection-2025-09-10T161709.913-1024x629.png 1024w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sociological-Analysis-visual-selection-2025-09-10T161709.913-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sociological-Analysis-visual-selection-2025-09-10T161709.913-150x92.png 150w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sociological-Analysis-visual-selection-2025-09-10T161709.913-768x472.png 768w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sociological-Analysis-visual-selection-2025-09-10T161709.913.png 1044w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> School Education Reform<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>5+3+3+4 Structure<\/strong>: Replacing the old 10+2 system, NEP introduces a new curricular structure corresponding to ages 3\u201318 (Foundational, Preparatory, Middle, Secondary).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE):<\/strong> Integration of Anganwadi and pre-school learning into mainstream schooling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Holistic and Experiential Learning:<\/strong> Emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, and reducing rote memorization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Mother Tongue as Medium of Instruction:<\/strong> Until at least Grade 5, preferably Grade 8, to promote cognitive development.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> Higher Education Transformation<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Multidisciplinary Education:<\/strong> Flexible curricula, multiple entry-exit points, and an Academic Bank of Credit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) Target:<\/strong> Increase GER to 50% by 2035.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>National Research Foundation (NRF):<\/strong> Boosting research culture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Phasing Out Affiliated Colleges:<\/strong> Granting autonomy to higher institutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"3\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> Vocational Education and Skills<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Skill development will start from school level, integrating coding, internships, and vocational exposure by Grade 6.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"4\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> Teacher Development<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Four-year integrated B.Ed. degree:<\/strong> As a minimum qualification for teachers by 2030.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Continuous Professional Development (CPD):<\/strong> Annual training to improve teaching quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"5\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> Technology in Education<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Focus on <strong>Digital Learning, E-content, and Online Platforms<\/strong> like SWAYAM, DIKSHA, and use of AI.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Emphasis on bridging the <strong>Digital Divide<\/strong> to ensure equitable access.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"6\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> Equity and Inclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Special attention to <strong>Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs)<\/strong> including SCs, STs, OBCs, minorities, and girls.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Gender Inclusion Fund and Special Education Zones for aspirational districts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sociological_Analysis\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Sociological Analysis<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32684 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sociological-Analysis-visual-selection-2025-09-10T161853.330.png\" alt=\"Sociological Analysis\" width=\"936\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sociological-Analysis-visual-selection-2025-09-10T161853.330.png 936w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sociological-Analysis-visual-selection-2025-09-10T161853.330-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sociological-Analysis-visual-selection-2025-09-10T161853.330-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sociological-Analysis-visual-selection-2025-09-10T161853.330-768x429.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> Education as Social Mobility: <\/strong>Education is an <strong>agency of social mobility<\/strong> (<strong>Parsons)<\/strong>. NEP\u2019s emphasis on skills, vocational training, and multidisciplinary courses can weaken the traditional divide between <strong>\u201cacademic\u201d and \u201cpractical\u201d streams<\/strong>, offering students from marginalized groups more opportunities for upward mobility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> Language and Identity: <\/strong>The stress on mother-tongue education revives debates on <strong>language and cultural identity<\/strong>. Sociologists like <strong>Anderson<\/strong> argue that language builds \u201c<strong>imagined communities.\u201d<\/strong> Teaching in local languages can strengthen regional identities but also risks reinforcing linguistic divides.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> Digital Divide and Inequality: <\/strong>While technology enables access, it also raises concerns about <strong>digital inequality<\/strong>. According to recent surveys, rural areas face limited internet penetration. If not addressed, NEP\u2019s tech-based approach may <strong>reinforce Bourdieu\u2019s idea of cultural capital<\/strong>, where privileged groups gain disproportionate advantage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> Gender and Education: <\/strong>The <strong>Gender Inclusion Fund<\/strong> is significant. Feminist sociologists argue that education is central to dismantling patriarchy. By targeting dropout rates among girls, especially in rural areas, NEP can reduce gender disparities and promote <strong>women\u2019s empowerment<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> Privatization vs. Democratization: <\/strong>NEP promotes autonomy of institutions and private participation, which may improve quality but also risk <strong>commercialization of education<\/strong>. Marxist perspectives see this as aligning education with capitalist interests, where education becomes a commodity rather than a public good.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> Cultural Continuity vs. Modernization: <\/strong>NEP balances Indian knowledge systems (like Ayurveda, classical arts) with modern science. This duality reflects <strong>M.N. Srinivas\u2019s concept of Sanskritization and Westernization<\/strong>, showing how Indian society negotiates tradition and modernity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implications_of_NEP_2020\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Implications of NEP 2020<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32685 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sociological-Analysis-visual-selection-2025-09-10T162310.762.png\" alt=\"Implications of NEP 2020\" width=\"924\" height=\"737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sociological-Analysis-visual-selection-2025-09-10T162310.762.png 924w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sociological-Analysis-visual-selection-2025-09-10T162310.762-300x239.png 300w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sociological-Analysis-visual-selection-2025-09-10T162310.762-150x120.png 150w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sociological-Analysis-visual-selection-2025-09-10T162310.762-768x613.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> For Students and Learners: <\/strong>NEP provides flexibility, skill-oriented learning, and reduced exam pressure. It makes education more student-centric and prepares learners for future job markets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> For Teachers: <\/strong>Teachers will gain professional recognition and better training opportunities. However, the challenge lies in implementing continuous professional development across rural and urban areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> For Society: <\/strong>By focusing on equity and inclusion, NEP can reduce inequalities in education. Mother tongue instruction may strengthen cultural roots but could also pose challenges in national-level mobility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> For Economy: <\/strong>Skill development, vocational training, and research promotion can boost innovation, productivity, and employability. It aligns education with India\u2019s demographic dividend.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> For Governance and Policy: <\/strong>The policy emphasizes cooperative federalism in education but also raises concerns about centralization. Its implementation requires strong coordination between centre and states.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> For Gender Equality: <\/strong>The Gender Inclusion Fund and focus on reducing dropout rates among girls can empower women and narrow the gender gap in education.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> For Digital India Vision<\/strong>: NEP\u2019s emphasis on online education complements Digital India. However, unequal access to devices and internet connectivity risks widening the digital divide.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_Ahead\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Challenges Ahead<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Implementation Gap:<\/strong> India has a history of ambitious policies falling short in execution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Funding:<\/strong> NEP recommends spending 6% of GDP on education, but actual expenditure hovers around 3%.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Teacher Quality:<\/strong> Ensuring trained teachers in remote areas is difficult.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Balancing Equity and Autonomy:<\/strong> Striking a balance between inclusive access and global-level competition will be tricky.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The <strong>New Education Policy 2020<\/strong> is a landmark reform with the potential to reshape India\u2019s knowledge society. It emphasizes <strong>holistic, inclusive, and skill-based learning<\/strong>, while keeping Indian values at the core. Yet, its success will depend on how well India bridges gaps of inequality, digital access, and funding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">NEP is more than an education policy\u2014it is a mirror reflecting India\u2019s aspirations of becoming a knowledge economy, while grappling with its realities of social diversity, inequality, and cultural plurality. It offers a goldmine of examples to connect theory with current affairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PYQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>PYQs<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Paper<\/span> I <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Explain the sociological significance of the New Education Policy and its thrust on vocationalization and skill development. <em>(2021)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">To what extent can education and skill development be an agent of social change? Critically analyze.<em> (2025)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Paper<\/span> II <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u201cEducation is often viewed as an agency of social change. However in reality, it could also reinforce inequalities and conservatism.\u201d Discuss. <em>(2014)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u201cEducation helps in perpetuating social and economic inequalities.\u201d Critically examine. <em>(2015)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u201cEducation is a major source of social mobility in contemporary society.\u201d Explain. <em>(2016)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Discuss the issues of access and exclusion in higher education in India. <em>(2019)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u201cTechnology has accelerated the process of development and dependency.\u201d Discuss. <em>(2020)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">How does the New Education Policy, 2020 aim to eradicate disparities in the system of education in India? <em>(2020)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u201cAccording to Durkheim, \u2018the major function of education is the transmission of society\u2019s norms and values.\u2019\u201d Discuss. <em>(2020)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Are traditional social institutions getting weakened as agents of social change in contemporary society? 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