Authors : Jumi Kalita
Page Nos : 38-44
Description :
This paper discusses the changing role of the Indian higher education sector in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The paper talks about the role of colleges and universities in India in facilitating social transformation through teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement within the framework of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The study is focused on SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). The paper adopts a review and descriptive research methodology with secondary sources to highlight the shift from rote learning to experiential, inclusive, and sustainability education. It also speaks to challenges like regional disparities in funding and access. To conclude, the paper explains higher education as an essential link between economic growth and social justice in India.
