Real Motivations,Implementation Pathways and Experience Insights of India's Vocational Education Reform:An Analysis Based on"National Education Policy 2020"of India
As the primary platform for developing technical and skilled workforce,vocational education plays a vital role in supporting India's economic transformation and industrial restructuring.The"National Education Policy 2020",issued by Ministry of Education of India,aims to align with global trends in vocational education,facilitate economic recovery,and transform the vocational education ecosystem.The policy introduces several key initiatives:implementing the National Skills Qualification Framework to enhance educational quality;diversifying educational pathways to improve accessibility;establishing collaborative mechanisms between internal and external stakeholders to drive systemic reform;strengthening vocational training to significantly expand the skilled workforce;and promoting the advancement of vocational education to enhance its social recognition.Key lessons from India's reform efforts include:reinforcing top-level policy design for strategic guidance;developing systems to build high-quality teaching faculty;and aligning education with industry demands through customized approaches to bridge the skills gap.