Consider the following statements regarding the foundational pillars of NEP 2020:

i. Access

ii. Equity

iii. Quality

iv. Affordability

v. Accountability

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Correct option is D

The correct answer is d) i, ii, iii, iv, v.

Explanation:

The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) identifies five foundational pillars – Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability, and Accountability. These pillars aim to ensure that every child has access to education, opportunities are equal for all, the quality of education is high, costs are affordable, and the system is transparent and accountable.

Information Booster:

• Access: Ensuring education reaches all children, especially those in rural and marginalized communities.
• Equity: Eliminating discrimination in education and providing opportunities to disadvantaged and underrepresented groups.
• Quality: Making the education system modern, skill-based, and practical to meet current needs.
• Affordability: Keeping education costs at a level that every family can bear.
• Accountability: Ensuring schools, teachers, and institutions are responsible, transparent, and answerable.

Additional Points:

• NEP 2020 aims to achieve a 100% Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) by 2030.
• The policy is designed to meet the needs of the 21st century.
• These five pillars lay the foundation for making education inclusive, accessible, high-quality, affordable, and accountable.