Focus on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy: NEP 2020 places a high priority on achieving foundational literacy and numeracy for all students by Grade 3. The policy emphasizes that the education system's foremost goal is to ensure that every child attains basic skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic by 2025. To support this objective, a National Mission on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy will be established by the Ministry of Education. States and Union Territories are tasked with developing implementation plans to meet this target, tracking progress closely through the NIPUN Bharat Mission (National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy), launched on July 5, 2021.
This restructured system aims to provide a more holistic and flexible education, catering to the diverse needs and talents of students. It emphasizes experiential learning, critical thinking, and a multidisciplinary approach.