NEP-2020 seeks to bring about radical transformation in Indian education and work towards making India a global knowledge power. The policy is rooted in Indian ethos and at the same time very responsive to the requirements of 21st century. The policy critically looks at the challenges that face the higher education sector. It identifies rigidity and siloed nature of the programmes as an important challenge. Student flexibility and choice in what they study and breaking down the rigid disciplinary boundaries is seen as a way forward. Liberal or multidisciplinary and holistic education is promoted as the overarching model of higher education with focus on learning outcomes and learner centeredness.
