• Dr. Gitika Kalita

Abstract NEP 2020 is a significant milestone in the history of Indian education. It is the latest national policy on Indian education approved by the Union Cabinet on 29th July, 2020. With many new approaches in the field of education, the policy has introduced integration of vocational education and training on skills into the traditional curriculum framework with an objective to build a skilled workforce for the 21st century world. This paper focuses on exploring the major provisions in NEP 2020 pertaining to skill development, challenges of the initiative, and strategies to improve implementation and shape India’s education towards the goal of creating a skilled workforce that enhances economic and social development.

Key words: NEP2020, Skill development, Curriculum framework, Strategies, Challenges

"Skill-based education in NEP 2020: Bridging the gap between education and employability", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 10, page no.d221-d225, October-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2510332.pdf

"Skill-based education in NEP 2020: Bridging the gap between education and employability", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 10, page no. ppd221-d225, October-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2510332.pdf