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By : Sushmitha M
3rd sem Bsc
INTRODUCTION
National Policy on Education 1986
The NPE 1986 had a significant impact on the education system in
India and served as a guideline for educational reforms and
development over the years. It was revised in 1992 to reflect
changing educational needs and challenges.The National Policy
on Education (NPE) of 1986 is a significant education policy
document in India. It was formulated by the Government of India
to provide a comprehensive framework for the development of
education in the country. The NPE 1986 aimed to promote and
improve the education system and access to education at all
levels, from primary to higher education
NPE 1986- OVERVIEW
In 1985, the Government of India conducted a thorough examination of the existing education
system, culminating in the document “Challenge of Education: A Policy Perspective.” The
visionary National Policy on Education, launched by former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in May
1986, aimed to equip India for the challenges of the 21st century.
10 + 2 + 3 structure of Education.
Early childhood care and Education
Equal opportunity for all.
Minimum levels of learning for each stage of education.
Life-long education.
Education for Equality
Removal of women’s illiteracy.
Education of minorities.
Education of the handicapped.
Universal enrolment and universal retention of children upto 14 years of age
Child – Centered Approach
Pace setting schools for talented children, largely rural.
Technical and Management Education.
NPE 1986- AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
Access to Education – Every student has access to an education of good quality
1 under the idea of a national system of education, regardless of caste, creed,
locality, or gender.
Structure of a Common Education- Regarding the additional break-up of the first
2 ten years, attempts will be made to move to the elementary system, which
consists of two years of high school education, five years of primary education,
and three years of primary education.
National Curriculum Framework with a distinctive core – The common core
3 and other adaptable components of a national curricular framework will serve
as the foundation for education.
NPE 1986- AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
Education & its Vocationalization – In this new education policy, the
4 rationalization of schooling was given priority. The problem of unemployment
should be reduced by taking a variety of vocational courses.
Educating weaker sections of the society – In the interest of national growth,
5 emphasis has been placed on the education of SC/ST/differently abled people
and girls, and their development has been deemed vital.
Operational Blackboard – The phrase “Operational Blackboard” has been
6 adopted in this new strategy to communicate the idea that the primary
schools will only receive the barest necessities. For instance, two rooms, a
map, a chart, a blackboard, a carpet, etc.
NPE 1986- AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
Education on Equality of Women – Through residential curricula textbooks, the
7 preparation and orientation of teachers, decision-makers, and administrators,
as well as the active participation of the educational investigation – it will
promote the creation of new values. Priority will be given to eliminating
women’s illiteracy through the provision of particular support services.
NPE-1986 THREE LANGUAGE FORMULA
In 1968, the three-language formula was implemented across the
country, barring Tamil Nadu that adopted a two-language policy. The
NPE 1986 does not make any change in the 1968 policy on the three-
language formula and the promotion of Hindi and repeated it
verbatim.
In Hindi-speaking states: English, Hindi, and a modern Indian
language.
Non-Hindi speaking states: English, Hindi, and one Indian language.
NPE-1986 IMPORTANT FACTS
The objectives of socialism, democracy, and secularism as outlined in
the constitution should be promoted through education.
Education should develop a person’s ability to function at various
economic levels.
Education must foster the promotion of national self-reliance.
It adheres to the principle that “education is a special investment in
the present and future.”
All students have access to quality education up to a particular level,
regardless of caste, creed, location, or sex.
According to the 1986 Policy’s recommendation for the school
system, the government should implement effective measures.
NPE 1986-COMPONENTS
The NPE 1986 had been broken down into 12 major components. A quick
sneak peek of the same has been given here.
Essence & Role of Education – A framework of 10+2+3 breakdown in all
areas
National Education System – Make education accessible irrespective of
class, caste, creed, sex
Education for Equality – Provide equal possibilities and abolish disparities
Higher Education – Emphasis on open universities and online learning
system as a source of higher studies
Technical & Management Education – Approval of state technical
education boards and the All India Council for Technical Education
(AICTE) for technical and managerial education.
NPE 1986-COMPONENTS
Redesigning the Education – Involve culturally relevant content and facts that
improve teaching plus learning
Teachers’ Education – Founding of the District Institute of Education and
Training (DIET) for the teacher preparation of educators & improve NCERT
teacher training programs
Management of Education – National level of management and educational
planning
Reorganization of NPE 1986 – Reorganizing the policy at different levels
Early childhood care & teaching – Under this, nutrition, health, and the social,
mental, physical, moral, and emotional development of children will be focused
Elementary Education – Public enrollment, regular education for children up to
the age of 14, and improvement in educational quality.
Secondary Education – Navodaya Vidyalayas and ‘pace-setting schools’ will be
set in various locations.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the National Policy on Education (NPE) of 1986
marked a pivotal moment in India’s educational landscape, laying
down a comprehensive framework to address the challenges and
opportunities of the 21st century. By emphasizing
universalization of education, promoting regional languages at
the university level and mother tongue at the school stage,
focusing on vocational training, and striving for educational
equality, the NPE sought to create an inclusive and quality-driven
education system.
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