14. Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education
14.1. Entry into quality higher education can open a vast array of possibilities that can lift both individuals as well as communities out of the cycles of disadvantage. For this reason, making quality higher education opportunities available to all individuals must be among the highest priorities. This Policy envisions ensuring equitable access to quality education to all students, with a special emphasis on SEDGs.
14.2. The dynamics and also many of the reasons for exclusion of SEDGs from the education system are common across school and higher education sectors. Therefore, the approach to equity and inclusion must be common across school and higher education. Furthermore, there must be continuity across the stages to ensure sustainable reform. Thus, the policy initiatives required to meet the goals of equity and inclusion in higher education must be read in conjunction with those for school education.
14.3. There are certain facets of exclusion, that are particular to or substantially more intense in higher education. These must be addressed specifically, and include lack of knowledge of higher education opportunities, economic opportunity cost of pursuing higher education, financial constraints, admission processes, geographical and language barriers, poor employability potential of many higher education programmes, and lack of appropriate student support mechanisms.
14.4. For this purpose, additional actions that are specific to higher education shall be adopted by all Governments and HEIs:
14.4.1. Steps to be taken by Governments
(a) Earmark suitable Government funds for the education of SEDGs
(b) Set clear targets for higher GER for SEDGs
(c) Enhance gender balance in admissions to HEIs
(d) Enhance access by establishing more high-quality HEIs in aspirational districts and Special Education Zones containing larger numbers of SEDGs
(e) Develop and support high-quality HEIs that teach in local/Indian languages or bilingually
(f) Provide more financial assistance and scholarships to SEDGs in both public and private HEIs
(g) Conduct outreach programmes on higher education opportunities and scholarships among SEDGs
(h) Develop and support technology tools for better participation and learning outcomes.
14.4.2. Steps to be taken by all HEIs
(a) Mitigate opportunity costs and fees for pursuing higher education
(b) Provide more financial assistance and scholarships to socio-economically disadvantaged students
(c) Conduct outreach on higher education opportunities and scholarships
(d) Make admissions processes more inclusive
(e) Make curriculum more inclusive
(f) Increase employability potential of higher education programmes
(g) Develop more degree courses taught in Indian languages and bilingually
(h) Ensure all buildings and facilities are wheelchair-accessible and disabled-friendly
(i) Develop bridge courses for students that come from disadvantaged educational backgrounds
(j) Provide socio-emotional and academic support and mentoring for all such students through suitable counselling and mentoring programmes
(k) Ensure sensitization of faculty, counsellor, and students on gender-identity issue and its inclusion in all aspects of the HEI, including curricula
(l) Strictly enforce all no-discrimination and anti-harassment rules
(m) Develop Institutional Development Plans that contain specific plans for action on increasing participation from SEDGs, including but not limited to the above items.
English Link
- NatNational Education Policy 2020ional
- NEP 2020 ,Part I. SCHOOL EDUCATION
- NEP 2020 ,Part I. Curriculum and Pedagogy in Schools: Learning Should be Holistic, Integrated, Enjoyable, and Engaging
- NEP 2020 ,Part I. Teachers
- NEP 2020 ,Part I, Equitable and Inclusive Education: Learning for All
- NEP 2020 ,Part I, Efficient Resourcing and Effective Governance through School Complexes/Clusters
- NEP 2020 ,Part I, Standard-setting and Accreditation for School Education
- NEP 2020 , Part II, HIGHER EDUCATION
- NEP 2020 , Part II, HIGHER EDUCATION, Institutional Restructuring and Consolidation
- NEP 2020 , Part II, HIGHER EDUCATION, Towards a More Holistic and Multidisciplinary Education
- NEP 2020 , Part II, HIGHER EDUCATION, Optimal Learning Environments and Support for Students
- NEP 2020 , Part II, HIGHER EDUCATION, Motivated, Energized, and Capable Faculty
- NEP 2020 , Part II, HIGHER EDUCATION, Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education
- NEP 2020 , Part II, HIGHER EDUCATION, Teacher Education
- NEP 2020 , Part II, HIGHER EDUCATION, Reimagining Vocational Education
- NEP 2020 , Part II, HIGHER EDUCATION, Catalysing Quality Academic Research in All Fields through a new National Research Foundation
- NEP 2020 , Part II, HIGHER EDUCATION, Transforming the Regulatory System of Higher Education
- NEP 2020 , Part II, HIGHER EDUCATION, Effective Governance and Leadership for Higher Education Institutions
- NEP 2020, Part III, OTHER KEY AREAS OF FOCUS
- NEP 2020, Part III, Adult Education and Lifelong Learning
- NEP 2020, Part III, Promotion of Indian Languages, Arts, and Culture
- NEP 2020, Part III, Technology Use and Integration
- NEP 2020, Part III, Online and Digital Education: Ensuring Equitable Use of Technology
- NEP 2020, Part IV, MAKING IT HAPPEN
हिंदी लिंक
- NatNational Education Policy 2020ional (राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति 2020)
- एनईपी 2020, भाग I। स्कूल शिक्षा
- एनईपी 2020, भाग I। स्कूलों में पाठ्यचर्या और शिक्षाशास्त्र: सीखना समग्र, एकीकृत, आनंददायक और आकर्षक होना चाहिए
- एनईपी 2020, भाग I। शिक्षक
- एनईपी 2020, भाग I, समान और समावेशी शिक्षा: सभी के लिए सीखना
- एनईपी 2020, भाग I, स्कूल परिसरों / समूहों के माध्यम से कुशल संसाधन और प्रभावी शासन
- एनईपी 2020, भाग I, स्कूली शिक्षा के लिए मानक-सेटिंग और प्रत्यायन
- एनईपी 2020, भाग II, उच्च शिक्षा
- एनईपी 2020, भाग II, उच्च शिक्षा, संस्थागत पुनर्गठन और समेकन
- NEP 2020, भाग II, उच्च शिक्षा, एक अधिक समग्र और बहुविषयक शिक्षा की ओर
- एनईपी 2020, भाग II, उच्च शिक्षा, इष्टतम शिक्षण वातावरण और छात्रों के लिए समर्थन
- एनईपी 2020, भाग II, उच्च शिक्षा, प्रेरित, ऊर्जावान और सक्षम संकाय
- NEP 2020, भाग II, उच्च शिक्षा, समानता और उच्च शिक्षा में समावेश
- एनईपी 2020, भाग II, उच्च शिक्षा, शिक्षक शिक्षा
- एनईपी 2020, भाग II, उच्च शिक्षा, व्यावसायिक शिक्षा की पुनर्कल्पना
- एनईपी 2020, भाग II, उच्च शिक्षा, एक नए राष्ट्रीय अनुसंधान फाउंडेशन के माध्यम से सभी क्षेत्रों में गुणवत्तापूर्ण शैक्षणिक अनुसंधान को उत्प्रेरित करना
- NEP 2020, भाग II, उच्च शिक्षा, उच्च शिक्षा की नियामक प्रणाली को बदलना
- NEP 2020, भाग II, उच्च शिक्षा, उच्च शिक्षा संस्थानों के लिए प्रभावी शासन और नेतृत्व
- एनईपी 2020, भाग III, फोकस के अन्य प्रमुख क्षेत्र
- एनईपी 2020, भाग III, प्रौढ़ शिक्षा और आजीवन शिक्षा
- एनईपी 2020, भाग III, भारतीय भाषाओं, कला और संस्कृति को बढ़ावा देना
- एनईपी 2020, भाग III, प्रौद्योगिकी उपयोग और एकीकरण
- एनईपी 2020, भाग III, ऑनलाइन और डिजिटल शिक्षा: प्रौद्योगिकी का समान उपयोग सुनिश्चित करना
- एनईपी 2020, भाग IV, इसे संभव बनाना
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