INTEGRATION OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND SDG 4 in NEP 2020: A REVIEW STUDY

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Chimparani Dowarah
Assistant Professor, Chandrakanta Hazarika College, B. Ed; Dibrugarh
Dr. Asomi Chaliha
Associate Professor, Department of Education, Dibrugarh University, India
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0444-5989

Abstract

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is going to transform the whole education system of India by ensuring 21st-century education which aligns with the Global target of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the year 2015, the United States came up with the framework of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which is the agenda of action for people, plants and prosperity. Both the frameworks have their common goals, NEP 2020 going to foster India's education system to align with the global target (SDG 4) effectively. To achieve these targets, today's world demands for integration of technology in education. This paper explore the areas of emphasis on SDG 4 as envisioned by NEP 2020and also explores the role of educational technology in achieving SDG 4 as envisioned by NEP 2020. This study is based on descriptive analysis method to analyze the whole NEP 2020. With the approach of SDG 4, NEP 2020 fosters the global vision towards equality, quality, equity, and inclusivity in education system in India. This collective step can build a brighter future through education by encouraging necessary 21st-century knowledge and skills to navigate the new world.

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Dowarah, C., & Dr. Asomi Chaliha. (2025). INTEGRATION OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND SDG 4 in NEP 2020: A REVIEW STUDY . CINEFORUM, 65(4), 217–233. Retrieved from https://revistadecineforum.com/index.php/cf/article/view/501
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Author Biography

Dr. Asomi Chaliha, Associate Professor, Department of Education, Dibrugarh University, India

Dr. Asomi Chaliha is an associate professor in the Department of Education, Dibrugarh University. She holds an MA and Ph D degree. She has 20 years of teaching experience and serves as Head of the Department. She has awarded 2 Ph D scholars and 6 M.Phil scholars and supervises 6 Ph D scholars. Her areas of interest include Sociological Foundations of Education, Psychological Foundations of Education, Emerging Trends in Education, Contemporary Issues in Indian Education, Social Psychology, Sustainable Development and Education, and Wellbeing Studies. 

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