Describe the Salient features of National Policy on Education?
Ans. The Salient features of National Policy on Education are as under:
1. Essence and role of Education: Essence and role of Education is to help in developing the personality of the individual. The essence and role of education can be discussed under the following headings:
I. All-round Development: By all round development of personality, we mean integral, balanced and unified personality includes physical, intellectual, social, moral and spiritual aspects of personality.
ii. Refining Role: National Policy on Education has to refine sensitivities and contribute to national cohesion, a a scientific temper and independence of mind and spirit.
iii. Development of Man-Power: Education develops manpower for different levels of economy and it is also the base on which research, discoveries, inventions and development depend.
2. National System of Education: National system of education envisages a common educational structure. National system of education can be discussed under the following headings:
I. Structure of Education: The new structure of Education i.e. 10+2+3 will be enforced throughout the country.
ii. Education- A life long process: Life long education is a cherished goal of educational process.
3. Education for Equality: National Policy on education lays special emphasis on the removal of disparities and to equalise educational opportunities by attending to the specific needs of those who have been denied equality so far.
I. Women's Education: The Education will be used as an agent of basic change in the status of women.
ii. Education of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes: Special incentives like Hostel facilities, pre-matric scholarships shall be provided for the children of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
4. Making the System Work: The strategy in this behalf will be consist of:
I. Better service conditions for Teachers with greater accountability.
ii. Provision of better facilities to institutions.
iii. Provision of improved student service.
In addition to above mentioned salient features of National Policy of Education, following are also important features of New National Policy of Education:
I. Higher Secondary Education.
ii. Language development.
iii. Sports and Physical Education.
iv. Teacher Education.
