About the Editor

Dr Tarun Kumar Yadav is the Joint Director, World Association of Authors and Researchers (WAAR), Muzaffarpur Chapter and Assistant Professor & Head, Department of English, S R P S College (A Constituent Unit), B R Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, India (Bharat). He is an accomplished academician, researcher, editor, and dedicated educator committed to advancing higher education through quality teaching, scholarly research, and academic publishing.
With extensive experience in university teaching, Dr Yadav has made significant contributions to the teaching of English language and literature, fostering critical thinking, linguistic competence, and research aptitude among students. His academic expertise encompasses English Language Teaching (ELT), English Grammar, Applied Linguistics, Literary Studies, Indian English Literature, curriculum development, interdisciplinary education and the transformative dimensions of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Dr Yadav's research reflects a thoughtful engagement with contemporary educational reforms, the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), and the relevance of traditional wisdom in modern global education. He has authored, co-authored, and presented numerous research papers, book chapters, and scholarly articles published in reputed national and international journals and edited volumes. As an editor, he is dedicated to promoting original, ethical, and impactful academic scholarship across diverse disciplines.
His editorial vision emphasizes academic excellence, innovation, inclusivity, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Through his publications, conferences, and scholarly initiatives, he consistently encourages dialogue on emerging educational paradigms, sustainable development, research ethics, and the global significance of India's intellectual heritage.
Dr Yadav firmly believes that the successful implementation of NEP 2020 requires the harmonious integration of quality education, skill development, technology-enabled learning, research culture, value-based education, and Indian knowledge traditions. His academic endeavours aim to bridge classical wisdom with contemporary pedagogical practices, making education more accessible, learner-centric, socially relevant, and globally competitive.
He serves as the Joint Director of the World Association of Authors and Researchers (WAAR), Muzaffarpur Chapter, actively promoting academic networking, collaborative research, international scholarly engagement, and publication opportunities for researchers and educators. He is also a Life Member of the Association of English Studies of India (AESI), TEFL Kuwait, Working for Innovation & Research in Educational Development and Knowledge (WIREDK), USA reflecting his commitment to continuous professional development and international academic collaboration.
As the editor of NEP 2020: Perspectives, Challenges and Transformations, Dr Tarun Kumar Yadav brings together diverse scholarly voices to examine the evolving landscape of Indian education. Through this volume, he seeks to encourage meaningful academic discourse on the opportunities, challenges, and transformative potential of the National Education Policy 2020 in shaping an equitable, innovative, and globally responsive education system.