New Education Policy is designed with a vision that it will touch the life of each and every citizen of the country. The policy has been framed with the goals of 21st century without losing the beauty of the tradition and value system of Bharat from long ago, the heritage of Indian education system has its perspective on holistic education. The aim of ancient Indian education was not only for knowledge acquisition but also for the preparation for life and complete realisation of the self. The concepts of learning how to learn and learning the construction of knowledge are supreme. It is necessary for the youth of our country to equip with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values for social and economic advancement of the country. The present book is a sincere attempt to collect the reflections of teachers, parents, and students from the state of Himachal Pradesh on the twenty themes of New Education policy outlined by MHRD.  The study used survey method and in order to achieve the objectives of the  study eight districts of Himachal Pradesh such as Bilaspur, Kullu, Chamba, Shimla, Sirmour, Kangra, Hamirpur and Mandi were selected randomly. The reflections of the study along with the suggestions will help the policy developers of the country to take effective decisions regarding the new education policy of the country.

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Contents

आमुख —Pgs. 5

Foreword —Pgs. 7

Preface —Pgs. 9

1. Introduction —Pgs. 13

2. New Education Policy in Higher Education: Teachers’ Reflections —Pgs. 27

3. New Education Policy in Higher Education: Parents’ Reflections —Pgs. 96

4. New Education Policy in Higher Education: Students’ Reflections —Pgs. 166

5. Major Findings and Suggestions —Pgs. 238

References —Pgs. 270

Professor Manoj K. Saxena, Dean, School of Education and Head, Depart-ment of Teacher Education in Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharmashala (HP) did his Masters degree  in  Commerce  and Education. He is working as teacher educator for the last 22 years. Under his supervision 07 research scholars have completed their Doctoral Research. He has to his credit seven books and eighty research papers and articles published in Journals of national and international repute. He is a member of peer team constituted by NAAC. He is also a visiting team member of NCTE, New Delhi. He has been decorated as President’s Scout by the Hon’ble President of India in 1988. 

Dr. Anu G. S., Assistant Professor, School of Education in Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharmashala (HP) India did his Masters degree in Physics and Education. He was awarded Ph.D. degree and Post Doctorate in Education from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. One candidate has been awarded Ph.D degree under his supervision. He has published 21 articles in reputed journals.