Role of National Education Policy 2020 in Promoting Human Rights Awareness in India: An Analytical Study

The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) outlines a radical transformation of India's education system, emphasizing not only academic knowledge but also the development of students' moral and constitutional values. The primary objective of this research paper is to analyse the role of NEP 2020 in promoting human rights awareness from the grassroots level to higher education in India. This study identifies that the policy integrates fundamental human rights concepts- justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity directly into the pedagogical framework. The goal is to cultivate a rights-aware future generation by instilling empathy, social responsibility, and an understanding of gender equality in children from the primary level. Furthermore, the policy's commitment to inclusive education and special provisions for socio-economically disadvantaged groups (SEDGs) is a cornerstone in ensuring the right to education for all. This analytical study demonstrates that NEP 2020 aims to move beyond theoretical discussions and cultivate human rights as a way of life. However, its successful implementation depends on teacher training and infrastructural development. Finally, this research evaluates the importance of human rights education and the effectiveness of this policy in strengthening India's democratic framework.