2023 · Q8
Consider the following statements concerning the National Education Policy, 2020:
- 1At least 50 percent of the learners through school and higher education system to get exposure to vocational education by 2025.
- 2Secondary schools should collaborate with ITIs, Polytechnics and local industries.
- 3Vocational education to be exclusively provided by NGOS.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1 only
- B1 and 2 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is true: NEP 2020 targets at least 50% of learners in school and higher education receiving exposure to vocational education by 2025. Statement 2 is true: the policy envisages secondary schools collaborating with ITIs, polytechnics and local industries for vocational training. Statement 3 is false: vocational education is to be integrated into mainstream schooling and provided through multiple partners — NGOs are not the exclusive providers. Hence 1 and 2 only.