National Curriculum Framework 2023: Bridging Policy and Classroom Practice in Indian Education

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Meenu and Sandeep Singh (Department of Applied Psychology, GJUS&T, Hisar, Haryana)

The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023 represents a revolutionary change in Indian education that is an effort to close the ongoing gap between classroom realities and progressive policy objectives. NCF 2023 has its roots in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 vision, which places a strong emphasis on technological knowledge, skill-based learning, multilingualism, and diversity to promote the overall development of students. Tracing the framework’s philosophical and policy roots back to the NCFs of 1975, 1988, 2000, and 2005, this article critically analyzes the framework’s historical development. It examines the main characteristics of the framework and the structural difficulties in putting them into practice, drawing on theoretical viewpoints and practical data. Bridging policy and practice through teacher preparation, infrastructure improvement, formative assessment, governance changes, community participation, and digital fairness is the main topic of discussion. The report ensures that the NCF 2023 goal is fulfilled in varied Indian classrooms by providing recommendations to increase implementation based on a synthesis of evidence from national and international literature. For egalitarian, high-quality education in a society that is changing quickly, the analysis emphasizes the importance of matching governmental intent with grassroots action.