National Education Policy : Recommendations and the current scenario
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Key Facts
Type Policy
Source PRS Legislative Research
Published Monday, 4 May 2026
Affected Population ~350 million students, 10 million teachers
Key Numbers
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities
70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right
Impact Assessment
8 /10
Impact Score Beneficiaries 26 crore students, 1 crore teachers
Budget Allocation Rs 113K Crore
Coverage All states and UTs (varying adoption)
Implementation Status Partially Implemented 45% implemented
Key Outcomes
- 4-year undergraduate degree structure rolled out in 150+ universities
- Academic Bank of Credits operational
- Mother tongue instruction policy in 22 states
Challenges
- Slow state-level adoption
- Teacher retraining capacity
- Funding gaps in public universities