Redefining Inclusive Education under NEP-2020

Inclusive education is at the heart of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, with the policy emphasizing the importance of creating learning environments that cater to every student’s needs, abilities, and backgrounds. The chapters compiled in this volume, Redefining Inclusive Education under NEP-2020, address various aspects of inclusive education, providing insightful reflections and practical strategies for creating inclusive classrooms in India. Each chapter contributes to the dialogue on how to ensure that inclusive education becomes a reality in today’s diverse educational landscape.

Inclusive education is at the heart of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, with the policy emphasizing the importance of creating learning environments that cater to every student’s needs, abilities, and backgrounds. The chapters compiled in this volume, Redefining Inclusive Education under NEP-2020, address various aspects of inclusive education, providing insightful reflections and practical strategies for creating inclusive classrooms in India. Each chapter contributes to the dialogue on how to ensure that inclusive education becomes a reality in today’s diverse educational landscape. The first chapter by Dr. Prosenjit Saha presents a comprehensive analysis of the infrastructure needed for inclusive education in his chapter Educational Infrastructure Inclusive Education and Children with Special Needs in India: An Overview. This chapter highlights the gaps in existing infrastructure and proposes actionable steps to bridge them, ensuring accessible education for children with special needs.