Reimaging Skill Development in Higher Education under NEP 2020

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National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 presents a watershed moment in the Indian Education Policy ecosystem. Redesigning the higher education ecosystem as envisaged by NEP 2020 requires strengthening the role of the faculty. NEP 2020 also envisions that pedagogy becomes learner-centered with a mechanism for continuous, comprehensive evaluation and assessment of learners. India is going to have the largest working-age population in the world by 2030, but gainful employment for students from the general stream is a major challenge. Improving the employability of students requires a new vision with curricular support. The NEP-2020 has advocated for the integration of vocational education programmes into mainstream education in all education institutions, in a phased manner. Therefore, the role of teachers in a dynamic environment is not just a facilitator but a mentor, guide, counsellor, trainer and many more.
In view of the above, the book fulfils the objective to make teachers aware of the importance of holistic education; build a robust industry-academia interaction for students’ development and develop the capacity of teachers to make an effort as per the requirements for enhancing students’ employability.