Inclusive Education in the Digital Era: A Descriptive Analysis of Policy Vision and Implementation under India’s National Education Policy
Inclusive Education; Digitalization; National Education Policy 2020; Educational Equity.
Inclusive education has become a central policy objective in India’s pursuit of equitable and sustainable development, particularly in the context of rapid digital transformation. The National Education Policy 2020 marks a significant shift by integrating the goals of equity, inclusion, and technology-enabled learning within a unified reform framework. This paper presents a descriptive analysis of the policy vision and implementation realities of inclusive education in the digital era under the National Education Policy. Drawing on secondary sources, including policy documents, government reports, and existing scholarly literature, the study examines the conceptual foundations of inclusive education, the evolving role of digitalization in education delivery, and the specific provisions introduced by the National Education Policy to support marginalized and underrepresented groups. The analysis highlights those digital technologies possess substantial potential to enhance access, flexibility, and learner participation, particularly for socio-economically disadvantaged groups and Children with Special Needs. However, the study also identifies persistent challenges that constrain the inclusive impact of digital education, such as uneven digital infrastructure, socio-economic and gender-based digital divides, limited accessibility of digital platforms, and institutional capacity gaps. The findings suggest that while the policy framework is progressive and comprehensive, the success of inclusive digital education depends on context-sensitive implementation strategies, sustained investment in infrastructure, and continuous capacity building of teachers and institutions. The paper concludes that digitalization should be viewed as an enabling mechanism rather than a standalone solution for inclusive education. Strengthening governance coordination, enhancing teacher preparedness, and aligning digital initiatives with inclusive pedagogical principles are essential for translating policy intent into meaningful educational outcomes. The study contributes to the policy discourse by offering insights into the opportunities and constraints of integrating digitalization with inclusive education in India and underscores the need for further research on implementation experiences and learner outcomes.
: https://doi.org/10.56975/ijvra.v3i2.700157
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"Inclusive Education in the Digital Era: A Descriptive Analysis of Policy Vision and Implementation under India’s National Education Policy", IJVRA - International Journal of Versatile Research and Analysis (www.IJVRA.org), ISSN:2984-8903, Vol.3, Issue 2, page no.1-11, February-2025, Available :https://ijpub.org/IJVRA/papers/IJVRA2502001.pdf
Paper Reg. ID: IJVRA_700157
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.56975/ijvra.v3i2.700157
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