International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

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Connecting Rural India to the Global Stage through NEP 2020: The Role of English Language

Author(s) Dr. Ms. Rohini Dattatraya Kasar
Country India
Abstract The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisions a transformative shift in the Indian education landscape, aiming to bridge the rural-urban divide and position rural learners on the global stage. A pivotal element in this endeavor is the role of the English language, recognized as a key to unlocking international opportunities in education, employment, and cross-cultural communication. This paper explores how NEP 2020’s emphasis on multilingualism, alongside fostering English proficiency, equips rural students with the skills necessary to engage in the global economy. It examines the policy’s focus on teacher training, digital learning integration, and competency-based education to make English language learning accessible and practical for rural communities. Furthermore, the study addresses the challenges of implementation in rural settings — including infrastructural deficits, a shortage of trained educators, and socio-economic barriers — and suggests strategies for ensuring equitable access. By promoting English alongside regional languages, NEP 2020 holds the potential to empower rural learners, enabling them to overcome systemic limitations and participate in an increasingly interconnected world. The research concludes that successful implementation requires sustained governmental support, community involvement, and technological advancements to create an inclusive, globally connected, and linguistically empowered rural India.
Keywords NEP 2020, rural youth, English language, multilingualism etc
Field Sociology > Linguistic / Literature
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On 2025-04-01
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.40308
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9dgwq

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