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NEP 2020 New National Education Policy in IndiaChapter 14. Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education14.1. Entry into quality higher education can open a vast array of possibilities that can lift both individuals as well as communities out of the cycles of disadvantage. For this reason, making quality higher education opportunities available to all individuals must be among the highest priorities. This Policy envisions ensuring equitable access to quality education to all students, with a special emphasis on SEDGs. 14.2. The dynamics and also many of the reasons for exclusion of SEDGs from the education system are common across school and higher education sectors. Therefore, the approach to equity and inclusion must be common across school and higher education. Furthermore, there must be continuity across the stages to ensure sustainable reform. Thus, the policy initiatives required to meet the goals of equity and inclusion in higher education must be read in conjunction with those for school education. 14.3. There are certain facets of exclusion, that are particular to or substantially more intense in higher education. These must be addressed specifically, and include lack of knowledge of higher education opportunities, economic opportunity cost of pursuing higher education, financial constraints, admission processes, geographical and language barriers, poor employability potential of many higher education programmes, and lack of appropriate student support mechanisms. 14.4. For this purpose, additional actions that are specific to higher education shall be adopted by all Governments and HEIs: 14.4.1. Steps to be taken by Governments 14.4.2. Steps to be taken by all HEIs ( Source : PDF of NEP 2020 New National Education Policy 2020 in Ministry of Education India website.) < 13. Faculty | 14. Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education | 15. Teacher Education > |