The Role of Social Worker in Effective Implementation of the Indian National Education Policy 2020

Education is a critical tool to liberate the mind from the shackles of poverty and ignorance. In this view, to bridge the gap between present industrial requirements and the education system, the National Education Policy 2020(NEP-2020) has brought in. The present study was based on the NEP-2020 policy document hence document analysis method was adopted. The secondary data was drawn from various sources and content analysis was done to know the role of NEP-2020 in creating new vistas of skill development among the upcoming generation and to explore avenues to implement new education policy with the help of Social Work professionals. The new education policy gave more emphasis on school Social Workers appointment and their vital role to play with parents, teachers, management and pupil for recognizing, identifying, and fostering the unique capabilities of each student by sensitizing teachers as well as parents to promote each student’s holistic development in both academic and non-academic spheres..