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Consider the following statements concerning the National Education Policy, 2020 : 1. At least 50 percent of the learners through school and higher education system to get exposure to vocational education by 2025. 2. Secondary schools should collaborate with ITIs, Polytechnics and local industries. 3. Vocational education to be exclusively provided by NGOs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 aims to overcome the social status hierarchy associated with vocational education by integrating it into all educational institutions. Statement 1 is correct as the policy sets a target that by 2025, at least 50% of learners through the school and higher education system shall have exposure to vocational education. Statement 2 is also correct; the policy emphasizes that secondary schools will collaborate with Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), Polytechnics, and local industries to provide practical exposure and vocational training [2]. Statement 3 is incorrect because vocational education is not exclusively provided by NGOs; rather, it is to be integrated into the mainstream curriculum of schools and colleges, supported by various government and private stakeholders to ensure a holistic educational approach. The policy focuses on vocationalisation and networking to improve quality and access [2].
Sources
- [1] Economics, Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 2: People as Resource > Education > p. 21
- [2] Economics, Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 2: People as Resource > Activity > p. 22