NEP 2020

National Educational Policy 2020 (NEP 2020):

Promoting Research Excellence

Dr P.Sivakumar
Senior Professor and Head,
Department of Education (DDE),
Principal i/c, College of Education,
Alagappa University
(Accredited with A+ Grade with 3.64 CGPA by NAAC and Category I University
by MHRD, New Delhi), Karaikudi 630003, Tamil Nadu.

sivakumarp@alagappauniversity.ac.in
www.sivakumareducation.com
 National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: Importance of
Research in Education

NEP 2020: Comprehensive framework transforming

India's education system for the 21st century.

Insights from research help enhance

instructional strategies, curriculum
development, assessment methods, and
educational policies.

Identifies best practices, evidence-based

interventions, and innovative approaches to enhance
education quality.
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: Importance of
Research in Education

NEP promotes research in education to create a dynamic

and knowledge-driven system.

Aims to continuously evolve and meet the needs of

learners and society.

Research is a crucial component for

transforming education in alignment with NEP
2020.
 National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: Importance
of Research in social sciences and humanities
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recognizes the importance
of research in social sciences and humanities. Research in these
fields plays a crucial role in understanding human behavior, societal
dynamics, cultural heritage, and policy-making.

Address societal challenges: Foster critical thinking and

Research in social sciences and
humanities provides insights into
pressing social issues such as
poverty, inequality, gender
disparities, and climate change. It
helps identify effective solutions
and informs policy-making.
analytical skills:
Research in these disciplines
encourages students to analyze
complex issues, develop informed
perspectives, and think critically
about social, cultural, and
economic phenomena.
 National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: Importance
of Research in social sciences and humanities
Preserve cultural heritage: Research in humanities
contributes to the preservation and promotion of
cultural heritage, languages, literature, and arts. It
helps in understanding and appreciating diverse
cultures, traditions, and historical contexts.

Support evidence-based policy-

Enhance interdisciplinary
making: Research findings in social
collaboration: Social sciences and
sciences and humanities provide
humanities research often intersect
policymakers with a robust evidence
with other fields such as science,
base to formulate policies that are
technology, and engineering.
inclusive, equitable, and effective. It
Encouraging interdisciplinary
helps bridge the gap between
collaboration can lead to innovative
academia and policy
solutions and holistic approaches to
implementation.
complex problems.
 01 Fostering a Research-
oriented Education System

02 Enhancing Research and

Innovation in Education

Promoting Evidence-
03
based Decision-making

Developing Research Skills

Key Objectives of 04
among Students and Educators
NEP 2020
Related to Research 05 Establishing Research
Centers and Collaborations
 06 Encouraging Interdisciplinary
Research in Education

07 Incorporating Research Findings

into Policy Formulation

Supporting Research
08
Funding and Grants

Creating a Culture of Continuous

Key Objectives of 09
Research and Learning
NEP 2020
Strengthening Research-
Related to Research 10 Practice Linkages in Education
Need for Research in Education

01 02 03
Fosters Drives Enhances
innovation and innovation in critical thinking
knowledge teaching and and problem-
creation learning solving skills

05 06
Facilitates Nurtures a
evidence-based questioning
practices and mindset and
interventions curiosity
Research-Oriented Culture
Importance of Fostering a Research-Oriented
Culture in Educational Institutions:

Promotes a culture of inquiry, critical thinking, and

knowledge creation.
Drives innovation and advances the field of
education.
Enhances problem-solving and analytical skills.
Encourages evidence-based decision-making and

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Research-Oriented Culture
Integration of Research and Teaching at All Levels of
Education:

 Engages students in the process of knowledge

discovery.
 Enhances critical thinking and analytical abilities.
 Provides opportunities for students to develop
research skills.
 Fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and

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 The Value of Multidisciplinary Research and Promotion of
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Comprehensive Novel approaches Bridging gaps
understanding & innovation Complex challenges often
Multidisciplinary research require solutions that
brings together experts Collaboration between transcend disciplinary
from diverse fields, different disciplines fosters boundaries.
enabling a holistic the exchange of ideas and Multidisciplinary research
understanding of complex promotes innovative helps bridge these gaps by
challenges. By integrating thinking. Through promoting communication,
knowledge, perspectives, multidisciplinary research, collaboration, and
and methodologies from novel approaches can knowledge transfer among
multiple disciplines, emerge, leading to experts with diverse
researchers can gain groundbreaking discoveries expertise. It encourages
deeper insights and and creative problem- researchers to work
develop more solving strategies that may together, complementing
comprehensive solutions. not have been possible each other's strengths and
within a single discipline. compensating for individual
limitations.
The Value of Multidisciplinary Research and Promotion of
Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Real-world relevance Tackling

Multidisciplinary research is
better equipped to address real-
world challenges. By involving
stakeholders from various
sectors, such as academia,
industry, government, and
community organizations, the
research outcomes become
more practical and applicable.
The diverse perspectives
ensure that the solutions
developed are relevant and
consider multiple dimensions of
the problem.
complexity
Multidisciplinary research
acknowledges the
interdependencies between
different systems and helps
unravel their complexities. By
bringing together experts
from various fields, it allows
for a more comprehensive
analysis of these challenges
and facilitates the
development of integrated
strategies to tackle them
effectively.
Need for robust research infrastructure

Supports scientific progress and breakthrough discoveries.

Enhances a nation's competitiveness in research.
Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration.
Promotes innovation and technology transfer.
Strengthens research capacity and skill development.
Initiatives proposed by
NEP 2020
Establishing a National Research Foundation (NRF) for funding
research.
Encouraging collaborations between universities, industries, and
national laboratories.
Setting up research clusters and centers of excellence.
Promoting sharing of research facilities and resources among
institutions.
Creating a supportive environment for research.
Fostering innovation and collaboration across disciplines.
National Research Foundation (NRF)
The National Research Foundation (NRF), established under the
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, is a dedicated entity that
consolidates research funding from various sources.
 It operates on a transparent and merit-based system, focusing on
research priority areas aligned with national goals.
The NRF promotes collaboration, interdisciplinary research, and
knowledge exchange among researchers, academia, and industry.
Along with funding support, it provides capacity building programs
and mentorship opportunities to enhance research skills and foster
a strong research culture.
The establishment of the NRF aims to optimize resource
allocation, stimulate innovation, and strengthen the research
ecosystem in the country.
National Research Foundation (NRF)
Purpose of NRF Capacity building
provide funding support Research priority areas and support
and promote research NRF identifies and NRF offers training programs
and innovation. supports research aligned and mentorship to enhance
with national goals and research skills and nurture
Funding consolidation societal needs. talent.
It consolidates research
funding from various Collaboration and
sources to streamline partnerships
allocation. It encourages
interdisciplinary
Merit-based funding
collaboration and
Easy to Grants are awarded
knowledge exchange
based on transparent
evaluation processes and
research quality.
Research Ethics and Integrity in NEP 2020

Research Ethics Framework

Develop and implement guidelines for conducting research
with integrity and adherence to ethical standards.

Ethics Education and Training

Incorporate ethics education and training into research programs to
promote ethical decision-making and awareness.

Institutional Ethics Committees (IECs)

Establish IECs to review research proposals, ensure compliance, and
protect the rights of participants.
Research Ethics and Integrity in NEP 2020
Informed Consent and Data Protection
Emphasize obtaining informed consent, protecting
personal data, and complying with data protection
regulations.

Research Integrity and Plagiarism Check

Promote research integrity and discourage plagiarism
through the use of plagiarism detection tools.
 Research Integration in
Curriculum
NEP 2020 advocates for the integration of research
into the curriculum by encouraging research-
oriented pedagogy, developing research skills,
promoting undergraduate research opportunities,
integrating research across disciplines, facilitating
collaborations with research institutions, and
recognizing research outputs. These measures aim to
foster a research culture, enhance students' research
abilities, and bridge the gap between academia and
real-world applications.
NEP 2020 to promote research in schools,
colleges and universities
Initiatives proposed by NEP
2020 to promote research in
schools:

 Research-oriented pedagogy: Promote

research-oriented teaching methods and
inquiry-based learning approaches.
 Research skills development: Integrate
research skills development across
disciplines.
 Undergraduate research opportunities:
Provide hands-on research opportunities for
students during their academic journey.
NEP 2020 to promote research in schools,
colleges and universities
Initiatives proposed by NEP 2020 to promote
research in universities and colleges:
 Interdisciplinary research: Encourage and facilitate interdisciplinary
research collaborations.
 Research partnerships: Foster collaborations between educational
institutions and research organizations.
 Research infrastructure: Enhance research infrastructure and
facilities.
 Funding support: Establish the National Research Foundation
(NRF) for funding research.
 Research ethics and integrity: Ensure the implementation of ethical
research practices.
 Recognition and rewards: Recognize and reward research outputs
in academic assessments, promotions, and evaluations.
 Research collaborations
and partnerships

Initiatives proposed by NEP 2020 to

encourage collaboration among institutions

NEP 2020 proposes initiatives to encourage

collaboration among institutions, including the
formation of research clusters, establishment
of Centers of Excellence, creation of
networking platforms, promotion of joint
research projects, and strengthening of
industry-academia partnerships. These
initiatives aim to facilitate interdisciplinary
collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the
translation of research into practical
applications. By fostering collaboration, NEP
2020 seeks to enhance research outcomes, drive
innovation, and address complex challenges
through collective efforts of institutions,
researchers, and industry partners.
International NEP 2020 proposes initiatives to foster global research
Research partnerships, including establishing international
collaborations, facilitating research exchange programs,
Collaboration attracting global research funding, promoting joint
publications and conferences, and encouraging scholar
exchange programs. These initiatives aim to enhance
knowledge sharing, leverage international expertise, and
promote cross-cultural collaboration in research. By fostering
global research partnerships, NEP 2020 seeks to accelerate
research outcomes, expand research networks, and contribute to
the advancement of knowledge on a global scale.
Open access policy
The policy encourages the adoption of open access publishing models, making research publications
freely accessible to the public, which facilitates wider dissemination of research findings.

Research repositories
NEP 2020 promotes the establishment of institutional and national research repositories, where
researchers can deposit and share their work, ensuring long-term preservation and accessibility of
research outputs.

Research dissemination skills

The policy highlights the need for training programs to develop researchers' skills in effectively disseminating
their research findings to diverse stakeholders, including policymakers, industry professionals, and the general
public.

Research Publication and Dissemination

Research communication and outreach
The policy emphasizes the importance of effective research communication and outreach, encouraging
researchers to disseminate their findings through various channels such as conferences, seminars,
workshops, and media platforms to reach a broader audience.

Research impact assessment

NEP 2020 promotes the development of frameworks to assess the impact of research outputs,
beyond traditional metrics such as publications and citations, to evaluate the societal, economic, and
policy implications of research.

Research Publication and Dissemination

Evaluating and Assessing Research Outcomes
Research performance metrics
The policy emphasizes the development of comprehensive metrics to
evaluate research performance, going beyond traditional measures
such as publications and citations. It encourages the assessment of
research impact, societal relevance, and contributions to innovation and
policy development.

Research evaluation frameworks

NEP 2020 promotes the establishment of transparent and robust
evaluation frameworks for research, considering qualitative and
quantitative indicators to assess the quality, relevance, and originality of
research outputs.
Peer review process
The policy highlights the importance of rigorous peer review in
evaluating research outcomes. It encourages the adoption of
transparent and fair peer review practices to ensure the credibility and
quality of research assessments.
Evaluating and Assessing Research Outcomes
Research funding evaluation
NEP 2020 emphasizes the need for evaluation criteria in research
funding processes. It suggests the inclusion of parameters that
assess the potential impact, novelty, and feasibility of research
projects to allocate resources effectively.
Research impact assessment
The policy promotes the evaluation of the societal, economic, and policy
impact of research outcomes. It encourages the use of appropriate methods
and tools to measure and assess the real-world contributions and benefits
derived from research.
Continuous monitoring and feedback
NEP 2020 advocates for the continuous monitoring of research
outcomes and feedback mechanisms to identify areas for
improvement, support researchers in enhancing their work, and
promote a culture of continuous learning and development.
Scholarships and Fellowships for
Research
NEP 2020 proposes initiatives to support
scholarships and fellowships for research,
including research scholarships, merit-based
fellowships, international research fellowships,
interdisciplinary research fellowships, research
capacity-building grants, and industry-sponsored
fellowships. These initiatives aim to provide financial
support, recognition, and opportunities for researchers
at different academic levels, foster global
collaborations, promote interdisciplinary research,
enhance research infrastructure, and facilitate
industry-academia partnerships.
Intellectual
Property Rights (IPR)

NEP 2020 proposes initiatives to protect and encourage Intellectual Property Rights
(IPR). These include raising awareness and incorporating IPR education, establish-
ing Intellectual Property Management Cells (IPMCs) for guidance and support, pro-
viding incentives for IPR creation, strengthening collaboration with industry, de-
veloping a comprehensive IPR policy framework, and establishing technology li-
censing and transfer offices. These initiatives aim to foster a culture of IPR protec-
tion, facilitate commercialization, and promote the effective management of intel-
lectual property rights in the education and research ecosystem.
 Implementation
and Challenges
 Resource constraints: Adequate
funding and resources are required to
implement the initiatives proposed by
NEP 2020

NEP 2020.

 Capacity building: Building research

capacity among researchers and
institutions is essential but can be
challenging.

 Interdisciplinary collaboration:
Implementing interdisciplinary research
can be challenging due to institutional
and disciplinary boundaries, varying
methodologies, and communication
practices.
 Implementation
and Challenges
 Research ethics and compliance:
Ensuring adherence to research ethics
NEP 2020

guidelines and maintaining integrity can

be challenging.

 Policy implementation and

coordination: Effective implementation
and coordination among stakeholders
are crucial.

 Cultural shift: Encouraging a research-

driven mindset and changing existing
academic practices require overcoming
resistance to change and promoting a
culture of research
 conclusion
NEP 2020 holds tremendous transformative potential in
promoting research excellence. Through its
comprehensive initiatives, such as funding support,
integration of research into the curriculum, ethical
research practices, collaboration among institutions,
global research partnerships, and evaluation of research
outcomes, NEP 2020 aims to create a conducive
environment for fostering research and innovation.
By addressing key challenges and providing strategic
guidance, NEP 2020 lays the foundation for research-
driven growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and
knowledge creation. With the successful implementation
of NEP 2020, India has the opportunity to emerge as a
global hub for cutting-edge research, driving
innovation, and making significant contributions to
societal development and economic progress.
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