Research and Innovation Culture under NEP 2020: Opportunities for Higher Education Institutions
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Multidisciplinary Learning, Secondary Data, Higher Education, Innovation, Research Culture, NEP 2020Abstract
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 introduced transformative reforms in Indian higher education with special emphasis on research, innovation, multidisciplinary learning, and institutional autonomy. The policy aims to strengthen research culture and develop innovation-driven educational practices across higher education institutions. The present study is based on secondary data collected from government reports, research articles, policy documents, books, journals, UGC reports, NAAC publications, and online educational resources related to NEP 2020. The study examines opportunities created by NEP 2020 for promoting research and innovation culture in higher education institutions. The analysis reveals that NEP 2020 promotes interdisciplinary research, startup culture, digital learning, academic collaboration, and skill-based education. However, challenges such as inadequate research infrastructure, shortage of trained faculty, limited financial support, and weak industry-academic collaboration continue to affect effective implementation. The study concludes that proper policy implementation, institutional support, and increased investment in research activities are essential for strengthening innovation culture in Indian higher education institutions.
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