Women Education in India - A Critical Review in light of NEP 2020

Authors: RESHMI SASI

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37082/IJIRMPS.v14.i2.233086

Short DOI: https://doi.org/

Country: India

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Abstract: Women education in India has long been recognised as central to social justice, gender equality, economic development and human rights. Over decades India has witnessed substantial improvements in female literacy, enrolment and educational access yet serious disparities - gender-based, socio-economic, regional and institutional - persist. The NEP 2020 adopted by the Indian government, offers a renewed, holistic vision of education reform with explicit provisions meant to foster equitable, inclusive and gender sensitive education. This review paper examines the status of women education in India against the backdrop of NEP 2020: its policy provisions, potential impact, persisting challenges and future directions. By drawing on recent literature and data, it evaluates how NEP 2020 could deepen gains for girls and women, as well as what gaps remain and how they might be addressed.

Keywords: Women education gender equity NEP 2020 policy review

Paper Id: 233086

Published On: 2026-04-30

Published In: Volume 14, Issue 2, March-April 2026

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