The editor warmly welcomes its reader into the literary world of academic discourse via, “Building a
Knowledge Society: NEP 2020 and the Digital Transformation”, a comprehensive exploration of the
dynamic and most revered intersection between India’s education and the ongoing digitalization. The
purpose behind this book is to bring together experts, researchers, scholars, practitioners from diverse
fields, providing them with an opportunity to disseminate their research findings and insights related to
carving a knowledge society triggered by digital transformation keeping in parlance with NEP 2020.
The book "Building a Knowledge Society: NEP 2020 and the Digital Transformation" delves into the
transformative landscape of India's educational framework as outlined by the government's landmark
policy. Offering a comprehensive analysis, the book explores the key pillars of the NEP 2020, including
changes in pedagogy, curriculum design, and assessment methods. It critically examines the policy's
emphasis on flexibility, interdisciplinary learning, and the integration of technology in education.
The purpose of this book is, therefore, to contribute and provide scientific understanding as to how to
build a knowledge society triggering the need of digital transformation within the arena of
implementation of NEP 2020. Contents are aimed to facilitate understanding of the nuances of a
knowledge society, the need of digital transformation in education and the major constraints in
implementing NEP 2020 and its impact on the digital world, especially, in the Indian context.
The authors provide a historical context, tracing the evolution of education policies in India and
contextualizing the significance of the NEP 2020 in the broader socio-economic milieu. Through case
studies and expert perspectives, the book unpacks the potential impact of the policy on various
stakeholders, from students and teachers to educational institutions and policymakers. Addressing
challenges and opportunities, the book engages with the discourse on inclusive and equitable education,
exploring how the NEP 2020 aims to bridge gaps in access and quality. Additionally, it scrutinizes the
implications for vocational education, research initiatives, and international collaborations.
Section 1 provides an overview of the knowledge societies and understanding of digital transformations
and NEP 2020 with a focus on key highlights and assessments of NEP 2020. Effort is also made to
outline the major challenges in implementation of NEP 2020 and measure to overcome the barriers in
digital transformation. Section 2 attempts to explore various methods and approaches to study the
process of digital transformation like online education, blended learning models, gamification and
learning, artificial intelligence, data analytics, inclusive education etc and also and suggesting
innovations and innovative practices to achieve sustainability in education. Section 3 focusses on policy
implementation, governance, and sustainability. It provides a detailed analysis of the role of governance
in educational infrastructure and connectivity by analysing the sustainability of knowledge society and
digital transformation in context of NEP 2020. Emphasis is laid on future of education and work with
international collaboration.
We express our deepest gratitude to EZ Publication for their constant support and suggestions that made
possible the successful completion of this book. Thus, this work will provide platform and facilitate
valuable contribution allowing professors and researchers to share innovative ideas by establishing
meaningful discourse and professional piece of academic writing in the form of chapters contributed.
We hope that the book "Building a Knowledge Society: NEP 2020 and the Digital Transformation" will
contribute to the overall development of society especially the ongoing knowledge society in the digital
world catering to the needs to educational sector under the purview of NEP 2020. This book holds
immense significance and serves as a valuable resource to the students, researchers, teachers,
academicians, experts, government officials, administrators, and policy makers and anyone interested in
understanding the paradigm shift in India's educational landscape, offering insights into the aspirations,
challenges, and future trajectory of the country's education systemby proposing strategies for building a
knowledge society in the digital world leading to sustainable development.