NEP 2020: No plan to revise reservation norms under new National Education Policy; says Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank

There is no plan to revise the existing reservation norms, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said.

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has said that there is no plan to change the existing reservation norms under the new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. He said this while answering a written question in the Lok Sabha about whether the government plans to revise the existing reservation norms under the NEP. 

"There is no question of revising the reservation policy," Mr Nishank said. The NEP approved by the Union Cabinet in July replaces the 34-year-old National Policy on Education framed in 1986 and is aimed at paving the way for "transformational reforms" in schools and higher education systems to make India a "global knowledge superpower".

Union Education Minister also said that the government is taking multiple initiatives and actions to effectively implement the NEP 2020.  "The NEP 2020 has been finalised after a detailed consultation process with all stakeholders including State/UT Governments. As per National Education Policy 2020, implementation of the Policy requires multiple initiatives and actions, which will have to be taken by multiple bodies in a synchronized and systematic manner," Pokhriyal said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.

"Accordingly, this Ministry has communicated to all States/UT Governments for implementation of NEP 2020 in letter and spirit. Ministry of Education is also organising 'ShikshakParv' from September 8 to September 25, 2020, to deliberate on various themes and implementation of NEP 2020 aimed at eliciting suggestions," he said.
Pokhriyal said that the Ministry has also organised a Conference of Governors, Lt. Governors, and Education Ministers on "Role of National Education Policy in Transforming Higher Education".
"Governors and Lt. Governors of State and Union Territories, Education Minister of State and Union Territories, Vice Chancellors of State Universities and other dignitaries participated in the Conference. There has been wide publicity with a positive and overwhelming response from stakeholders on NEP 2020," he said.
Union Cabinet introduced the ‘New Education Policy’ in July replacing the 34-year-old National Policy on Education framed in 1986 and is aimed at paving the way for transformational reforms in school and higher education systems to make India a global knowledge superpower. 

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