Consider the following statements concerning the National Education Policy, 2020 :
- At least 50 percent of the learners through school and higher education system to get exposure to vocational education by 2025.
- Secondary schools should collaborate with ITIs, Polytechnics and local industries.
- Vocational education to be provided exclusively by NGOs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-1 – 2023
Statement 2 is correct. The NEP 2020 proposes that secondary schools should collaborate with ITIs, Polytechnics, local industries, and other suitable organizations to design and offer vocational education courses. This collaboration is crucial for providing relevant skills and exposure to students.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The NEP 2020 does not state that vocational education is to be provided *exclusively* by NGOs. It promotes integrating vocational education into schools and higher education institutions, and envisions collaboration with various stakeholders including industries, ITIs, Polytechnics, and potentially community organizations or NGOs, but not their exclusive role.
– Collaboration with industry and technical institutions is a key strategy.
– The policy does not restrict the provision of vocational education exclusively to NGOs.