PM Modi Hails NEP 2020 a Catalyst for Self-Reliance

Transforming Education and Innovation for a Self-Reliant and Globally Competitive India

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is being hailed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a revolutionary reform in India’s education sector.

In his recent comments, Modi referred to NEP 2020 as India’s “intellectual renaissance,” paving the way for a self-reliant and globally competitive nation. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also lauded the historic changes that have shaped India’s educational journey over the last decade.

Responding to a post by Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan on X, he stated:

“Union Education Minister Shri @dpradhanbjp highlights how India’s education sector has undergone a historic transformation in the last decade. NEP 2020 is more than a reform; it is India’s intellectual renaissance, paving the way for a self-reliant, globally competitive nation through education and innovation.”

Union Education Minister Shri @dpradhanbjp highlights how India’s education sector has undergone a historic transformation in the last decade. NEP 2020 is more than a reform; it is India’s intellectual renaissance, paving the way for a self-reliant, globally competitive nation… https://t.co/CNZgoqbBvT

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 2, 2025

Through its emphasis on holistic, inclusive, and skill-oriented education, NEP 2020 seeks to nurture innovation, creativity, and problem-solving capabilities in learners. As India strides toward becoming a global knowledge hub, the policy continues to unlock opportunities for students, educators, and society at large.

The vision encapsulated within NEP 2020 aims to fuel India’s aspirations for leadership in education, technology, and innovation on the world stage.