Context: India’s dismal score on the Academic Freedom Index (AFI) reflects the erosion of academic freedom in India’s educational system.
Components of AFI: The AFI used eight components to evaluate the scores:
Key Findings of AFI:
Claims of New Education Policy (NEP)-2020: Solution to Problems of Education System
Conclusion: If the NEP is implemented in its fullest sense, it may help de-bureaucratise the education system and reduce political interference to an extent.