Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part B (2024)

The 2020 National Education Policy (NEP) introduces a transformative vision for vocational education in India, aiming to integrate vocational skills into mainstream education. This article examines the policy's initiatives to enhance vocational training, its potential impact on employability, and the challenges in its implementation. To generate a productive and skilled workforce through various courses, vocational education is very important for fulfilling the requirements of the unorganised sector. NEP 2020 underscores the importance of providing youth with self-employment opportunities through a diverse range of vocational courses. According to NEP 2020, vocational education refers to educational programmes that are designed to prepare individuals for specific careers or skills. It mainly focuses on practical skills and hands-on training that are directly related to employment in a workplace. The NEP 2020 depicts the expansion of vocational education in India, which will provide a skilled labour force in both the informal and industrial sectors.