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Kevadia Conference Charts Next Phase of India’s NEP 2020 Implementation

Pradhan asked central universities to draft strategy papers guided by Panch Sankalp principles, reinforcing enrolment targets of 50% by 2035 alongside commitments to greater equity

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Highlighting the growth in India’s higher education over the last decade, Pradhan said the total student enrolment has touched 44.6 million, recording a 30% increase since 2014-15. (PTI)
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Overview

  • The minister inaugurated a two-day Vice Chancellors’ Conference in Kevadia with over 50 heads of central universities in attendance.
  • Each university must submit detailed NEP strategy papers outlining multidisciplinary integration, digital infrastructure plans and promotion of Indian knowledge systems.
  • Reforms are anchored in the Panch Sankalp framework’s five principles—next-gen emerging, multidisciplinary, innovative, holistic education and Bharatiya knowledge systems.
  • Ten thematic sessions will tackle curriculum redesign, governance reforms, research and innovation, equity and inclusion, digital learning platforms and internationalisation.
  • Since NEP 2020’s adoption, higher education enrolment has grown 30% to 44.6 million, female participation is up 38% and GER gains for SC/ST communities stand at 8–10 points.