India, May 23 -- Adopt, Adapt and Adept are intrinsic to the implementation of any transformative idea, concept or vision. This is even more so when in the case of The National Education Policy that is a vision document and not an imposition. It offers flexibility, promotes multilingualism, and brings Indian higher education closer to global standards. So why adopt?

The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) represents a landmark moment in India's educational transformation. Rather than being a prescriptive mandate, it is best understood as a vision document-designed to democratise access, break down silos, and bring Indian education in line with global aspirations.

We live in a time when the centralisation of disciplinary excellence...