EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES & FUTURE PROSPECTS

Book Details:

• Author: Manish K. Verma (Ed.)

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: First Edition

• ISBN: 9788131614327

• Pages: 220

• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book

India strives to achieve its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and transition toward a greener, more equitable, and self-reliant future through the framework of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This volume offers a comprehensive analysis of the role of education in attaining these goals. It identifies areas of synergy and outlines practical challenges that must be overcome to transform this shared vision into reality.

Comprising fifteen scholarly papers, the book explores both theoretical frameworks and empirical data to evaluate educational reforms under NEP 2020. Topics covered include digital education initiatives, skill development, university-level challenges, and foundational literacy. The contributors analyze the interplay between policy design and on-ground implementation, highlighting the difficulties in converting policy intentions into measurable outcomes.

This volume is a vital contribution to the discourse on sustainable development and education policy in India. It equips educators, planners, and policymakers with critical insights needed to design inclusive, resilient, and future-ready educational strategies.

Contents

Part I: Introductory Section

• Education and Sustainable Development: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Prospects – Manish K. Verma and Aparupa Patnaik

Part II: Implementational Challenges under NEP 2020

• Implementing NEP 2020 in India: Issues and Challenges – Ravindra Kumar and Preeti Chauhan

• Exist Options under NEP 2020: A Case Study of a Graduate Institute in Kanpur Dehat – Ruchi Katiyar and Vinod Kumar Yadav

• Foundational Literacy and NEP: Provisions and Challenges – Neha Rawat and U.V. Kiran

Part III: Challenges and Opportunities in Higher Education under NEP 2020

• Challenges, Concerns and Opportunities of Higher Education and Nation-Building under NEP 2020 – Raksha Gupta

• Higher Education in India and Nation-Building: Challenges, Concerns, and Opportunities – Shabnam and Savita Kaushal

• The Role of NEP 2020: Challenges and Opportunities for University Teachers – Rachana Verma, Ravi Prakash, and Pankaj Singh

• Critical Implications of NEP 2020: Multiple Exit Options and Digital Education Initiatives – B. Chibbymuthu, P. Vinayagamurthy, and Benet Rajadurai J.

• Analysing the New Education Policy 2020: Assessing the Prospects and Hurdles in Higher Education – Shashi Kant Yadav

• Skill Development and Higher Education: A Paradigm Shift in the National Education Policy 2020 of India – Ch. Krishna Rao

Part IV: Future Prospects of Education and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• Interrelationship Between NEP and SDGs: Socio-economic and Political Dimensions – Animesh Dongare

• Synergy Between NEP 2020 and SDG 4: Aligning Education for a Sustainable Future – Pawan Kumar

• Aligning NEP 2020 with SDGs: A Pathway to Addressing Poverty, Unemployment, and Infrastructure Challenges – Upasana Singh

• New Education Policy 2020 and Sustainable Development Goals: Convergence and Divergence – Anchalesh Kumar

• National Education Policy Role in Sustainable Development Goals and Nation-Building: Issues and Challenges – Neelu Rawat and Nidhi Dinker

About the Editor

Manish K. Verma is Professor and Head of Sociology at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar (Central) University, Lucknow. Currently serving as Dean of the Ambedkar School of Social Sciences, he is a Council Member of ICSSR (2024–2026). With 26+ years of academic experience and numerous national and international publications to his name, Prof. Verma is widely recognized for his contributions in the areas of environment, development, social justice, and education. He has held several administrative roles, including Secretary of the Indian Sociological Society and Board Member of ISA’s Research Committee WG 05 (Famine and Society).