NEP 2020 and Its Implications for Muslim Women’s Higher Education in India: Gaps, Opportunities, and the Way Forward
Abstract
A revolutionary vision for India's educational system, the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 seeks to advance excellence, equity, and inclusivity. However, rigorous examination is necessary to determine its consequences for historically oppressed populations, especially Muslim women. Using existing literature, policy documents, and educational reports, this research analyses the benefits and drawbacks of NEP 2020 with regard to Muslim women's empowerment and access to higher education in India. Although the strategy places a strong emphasis on gender equality, holistic development, and the participation of socioeconomically disadvantaged groups (SEDGs), it does not specifically address the structural and sociocultural obstacles that Muslim women face. The study points out gaps include the lack of targeted financial help, the lack of affirmative action policies for religious minorities, and the silence surrounding intersectional marginalities. At the same time, it examines how NEP 2020 might empower Muslim women through community-sensitive implementation of its potential benefits, including digital learning, flexible entry-exit in higher education, and bilingual education. In order to guarantee that NEP's goal is translated into fair educational outcomes for Muslim women, the report ends with suggestions for the implementation of inclusive policies as well as requests for additional study and community-based initiatives.
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IRE Journals:
Sahelee De
"NEP 2020 and Its Implications for Muslim Women’s Higher Education in India: Gaps, Opportunities, and the Way Forward" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 1 2025 Page 1619-1624
IEEE:
Sahelee De
"NEP 2020 and Its Implications for Muslim Women’s Higher Education in India: Gaps, Opportunities, and the Way Forward" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(1)
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