Abstract

In the context of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which aims to transform the education system in India by emphasizing holistic and multi-disciplinary education, promoting critical thinking, and fostering a learner-centric approach, academic libraries hold significant importance. They serve as essential pillars in supporting the objectives of the NEP by providing a conducive environment for holistic learning and research. Academic libraries play a crucial role in facilitating holistic education by offering a wide array of resources beyond textbooks, including academic journals, reference materials, multimedia resources, and digital databases. This diverse collection enables students to explore various disciplines, fostering a multi-disciplinary approach to learning as envisioned by the NEP 2020. This paper “Role of Academic Libraries in National Educational Policy 2020” deals with Essentiality of NEP 2020, role of Academic Libraries to achives the NEP Goals, Challenges and Suggestions for the Success of NEP-2020 in Academic Libraries discussed .

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