Education Reforms under NEP 2020: Emergence of MERUs in Accordance with NEP Philosophy

Abstract

Administering knowledge today requires a shift from imparting theoretical education to more skill based, applied knowledge and outcome-based learning. The teaching methodology needs to be more learners centric that fosters global competency given the changing education landscape. The true essence of education lies in the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom and truth as emphasized in our ancient knowledge system. The New Education Policy 2020 is a visionary policy of the Government of India that aims to align the education system of India with the shifting paradigms in technology and the global needs of our country. The NEP also forms part of the Governments’ vision to make India a self-reliant and prosperous economy by 2047. Multidisciplinary education hence, will equip them to engage meaningfully with global challenges and help them contribute towards innovative solutions. Towards a more holistic and multidisciplinary education as mentioned in the NEP 2020 aims to develop all capacities of human beings be it aesthetics, intellectual, social, emotional and physical in an integrated manner. The NEP 2020 seeks to establish an advanced model of Multi University called the MERU that will result in creation of new pace setting institutions in the liberal arts and multidisciplinary education and research. The current study focuses on the varied aspects of Multidisciplinary education as emphasized in the NEP 2020 and an attempt has been made to list down the roadblocks that may be faced in the implementation of the policy.

Keywords: Multidisciplinary Education, MERUs, Multi University