NEP 2020: Empowering SEDGs

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Five-Day Online Training Programme on
“NEP 2020: Empowering SEDGs”
Date: 27th -31st July, 2026

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 represents a landmark reform in India's educational landscape, envisioning an education system that is equitable, inclusive, holistic, and learner-centered. Guided by the principles of access, equity, quality, affordability, and accountability, the policy strives to provide all learners, regardless of their socio-economic background, geographical location, gender, language, disability, or other forms of disadvantage, with equitable opportunities for meaningful participation and success in education. One of the most significant contributions of NEP 2020 is its explicit focus on Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs). The policy acknowledges that historical, social, cultural, economic, and geographical disadvantages continue to prevent many learners from accessing and benefiting from educational opportunities on an equal basis. To address these inequities, NEP 2020 introduces targeted measures to improve access, participation, retention, learning outcomes, and successful transitions across all stages of education.
The policy recognises that educational exclusion often results from the interplay of multiple social, economic, geographical, and cultural factors rather than a single cause, thereby necessitating comprehensive and context-specific interventions. As conceptualised in NEP 2020, SEDGs encompass a broad spectrum of vulnerable and marginalised populations, including:

  • Gender Identities
  • Socio-Cultural Identities
  • Geographical Identities
  • Disabilities
  • Socio-Economic Conditions

NEP 2020 recognises that access alone is not enough; equity must also ensure participation, retention, and meaningful learning outcomes. It proposes targeted interventions such as special education zones, gender inclusion funds, inclusive classrooms, multiple pathways to learning, and technology-enabled education. Despite significant progress in expanding educational access, disparities persist across social and economic groups. Challenges such as economic conditions, social discrimination, gender bias, geographical isolation, language barriers, disability-related exclusion, and limited access to quality educational infrastructure continue to affect educational outcomes for many learners.

In this background, CIET–NCERT is organising a five-day online training programme titled “NEP 2020: Empowering SEDGs” from 27th to 31st July 2026. The programme aims to enhance participants' understanding of the provisions of NEP 2020 related to SEDGs and equip them with practical strategies to promote equitable, inclusive, and quality education for all learners.

Objectives

By the end of this programme, the participants will be able to:

  1. Develop a clear understanding of the vision, principles, and structural reforms of the NEP 2020, with a special focus on equity and inclusion.
  2. Recognise the various categories of socially and Economically Disadvantaged Groups and understand their specific educational needs and challenges.
  3. Recognise social, economic, cultural, linguistic, and institutional barriers that hinder access, participation, and achievement of SEDGs.
  4. Address the barriers through key provisions of NEP 2020, such as the Gender Inclusion Fund, Special Education Zones, ECCE, and inclusive curriculum design.
  5. Design action plans to effectively implement NEP 2020 provisions for SEDGs.
Who Can Participate?

Anybody and everyone interested in learning about SEDG and Quality Education can participate without any prior experience.

Programme Schedule

Dates: 27th July – 31st July 2026
Time: 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

Day & Date Themes Experts List Video Link
Day 1
Monday
27 July 2026		 Building an Understanding of SEDGs A Policy Perspective
  1. Prof. Vijayan .K DCS&D, NCERT
  2. Prof. Anupam Ahuja, Former Head, DEGSN, NCERT
  3. Prof Anjum Sibia, Former Dean & Head, Deptt of Educational Psychology and Foundations of Education, NCERT
 https://you tu.be/wqd 2tWGjlQ4 ?si=eR5S8 v31MufJ- _51
Day 2
Tuesday
28 July 2026		 Ensuring Access to Quality Education: NEP 2020
  1. Mrs. A. Srija, Economic Adviser Department of School Education and Literacy
  2. Dr Shweta Tanwar, Assistant Professor, DGS, NCERT
  3. Prof Pratima Kumari, Co-Head for the Faculty of Economics, DESS, NCERT
https://you tu.be/iMu Xxkdk- rE?si=k9C tjwBXgvlE 552W
Day 3
Wednesday
29 July 2026		 NCFs: NEP 2020
  1. Dr. Sukhvinder,Associate Professor, DCS&D,NCERT
  2. Dr Awadhesh Kumar Jha, Principal, CM Shri School, Delhi
  3. Prof Vandana Saxena, Professor, Department of Education, CIE, University of Delhi
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7CZdS0AJgk
Day 4
Thursday
30 July 2026		 ICT: NEP 2020
  1. Prof Amarendra Behera, JD, CIET, NCERT
  2. Dr Ram Kamal, Advisor, Google for Education
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apUH-zeHWsI
Day 5
Friday
31 July 2026		 From Policy to Practice: Implementation, Challenges & Way Forward
  1. Prof. Bharti Kaushik, Head, MPD, CIET, NCERT
  2. Mr Naveen Kumar Gautam, Consultant, Inclusive Education, Samagra Shiksha (Rajasthan Council of School Education), Jaipur
  3. Mr Ajay Nathuji Kakde, Program coordinator, Samagra Shiksha, Maharashtra
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UrOC47DFJs
How to Participate and Get a Certificate?

Step 1: Registration

Registration opening Date: 14th July, 2026

Registration closing date: 27th July, 2026

Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKbyRupxIkeF0t9qvXT3YbsRhrybTRDHBnWI-HDg7RDo7-BQ/viewform

Scan the QR code for registration:

Step 2: Watch Live Sessions: Participants should attend the training sessions from 27th July to 31st July 2026, from 12:45 pm to 01:45 pm at the following platforms:

Note: No meeting link will be provided for attending the sessions

If you miss the live sessions, the session recordings will be available in the archive of the PM eVidya ISL 31 YouTube channel mentioned above.

Step 3: Get a Certificate through DIKSHA Course Enrollment

Participants who wish to obtain a certificate, which is equivalent to 8 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD), must enroll in the DIKSHA course using the course link. Please follow the steps provided below or refer to the DIKSHA Enrollment Guidelines.

3.1. Register on DIKSHA

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For Desktop/Laptop Users

3.2 Enroll

Enroll in the course by clicking on the given link: NEP 2020: Empowering SEDGs – DIKSHA Course

Note: If you are already registered on DIKSHA, you can directly enroll in the course by clicking on the following link: NEP 2020: Empowering SEDGs – DIKSHA Course

3.3 Complete all five modules and get a certificate

  • Complete all five modules
  • Score 70% or above in the final assessment to receive an e-certificate.

Note: The certificate will be issued only through the DIKSHA Portal to participants who complete all five modules and obtain 70% or above marks in the final assessment. The certificate will be available in their DIKSHA profile.

For Support:

  • For certificate-related queries: Click "Raise a Query", available in the top-left menu of your DIKSHA profile.
  • For course or registration-related queries: Email dai.ie@ciet.nic.in .
ORGANISING TEAM

Programme Advisory:

Prof. P. Amerendra Bahera, Joint Director, CIET, NCERT, New Delhi

Programme Coordinator:

Prof. Bharti Kaushik, Head MPD, CIET, NCERT, New Delhi

Academic support:

Dr Ram Niwas, Senior Consultant, CIET, NCERT, New Delhi

Dr Anchal Rani, Academic Consultant, CIET, NCERT, New Delhi

Dr Jyoti Joshi, Academic Consultant, CIET, NCERT, New Delhi

Ms Savita Dagar, Academic Consultant, CIET, NCERT, New Delhi

Dr. Bharath Narayanan .B, Academic Consultant, CIET, NCERT, New Delhi

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