Author: Dr. Joya Vrushal Chaudhari & Prof. Dr. Sunayana J. Kadle
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/03121015
Abstract: The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 aims to build an education system that is fair, inclusive, and focused on the overall development of every learner. It wants to remove inequalities and make sure that students from disadvantaged backgrounds get equal opportunities. However, the policy does not clearly talk about the LGBTQ+ community, which still faces a lot of exclusion and discrimination. This paper explains how the goals of NEP can be expanded to include LGBTQ+ learners so they feel emotionally, socially, and educationally supported. It also shows how an inclusive education system can help all students develop important skills like communication, teamwork, empathy, and critical thinking—skills needed for today’s workplaces. The paper suggests practical ways to make education more inclusive through curriculum changes, teacher training, and supportive school policies. It concludes that true reform under NEP 2020 is possible only when every gender and identity is included, helping create a more equal, employable, and socially peaceful society.
Keywords: NEP 2020; LGBTQ+ Inclusion; Equity in Education; Employability Skills; Inclusive Education; Social Justice.
Page No: 100-105