Multidisciplinary Education: A Transformative Vision of NEP 2020

The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) marks a landmark reform initiative in India’s educational landscape, aiming to reimagine the entire ecosystem through inclusivity, flexibility, and holistic development. This research paper provides a descriptive and analytical evaluation of NEP 2020’s implementation pathways between 2020 and 2025 in the context of India’s long-term vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. Using a mixed-method approach that combines quantitative and qualitative data drawn from 92 respondents across Indian higher education institutions, the study investigates how stakeholder engagement, communication clarity, and adaptive institutional frameworks contribute to the effectiveness of NEP implementation. Findings indicate a strong positive correlation between active stakeholder participation, transparent communication, and institutional adaptability with successful policy execution. The study identifies implementation bottlenecks such as funding limitations, uneven capacity building, and digital inequality. It concludes with policy recommendations to strengthen governance, teacher training, and evidence-based monitoring to ensure NEP 2020 becomes a driving force toward an inclusive, knowledge-driven, and globally competitive India.