National Education Policy : Recommendations and the current scenario
Policy framework or directive — a strategic document setting direction, principles, and objectives for governance. Guides the design of schemes, legislation, and implementation strategies.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source PRS Legislative Research
Published Monday, 20 April 2026
Affected Population ~350 million students, 10 million teachers
Key Numbers
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities
70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right
Impact Assessment
8 /10
Impact Score Beneficiaries 26 crore students, 1 crore teachers
Budget Allocation Rs 113K Crore
Coverage All states and UTs (varying adoption)
Implementation Status Partially Implemented 45% implemented
Key Outcomes
- 4-year undergraduate degree structure rolled out in 150+ universities
- Academic Bank of Credits operational
- Mother tongue instruction policy in 22 states
Challenges
- Slow state-level adoption
- Teacher retraining capacity
- Funding gaps in public universities