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Education is crucial for human growth in a rapidly changing society. Despite India's economic growth, the country faces socio-economic challenges. Education is seen as the key solution to address these obstacles and propel the nation forward. The National Policy on Education 1986 and the Programme of Action 1992 aimed to provide free and compulsory education of satisfactory quality to all children below 14 years of age. However, these policies fell short of addressing the challenges at a global level. The National Education Policy of 2020, approved by the Government of India, replaces the 1986 policy after 34 years. It introduces significant reforms, including renaming the Ministry of Human Resources and Development as the Ministry of Education. The policy proposes changes in the regulation and governance of the education system to align with the goals of the 21st century. It allows foreign universities to operate in India's higher education sector and re-structures regulatory bodies like the Universities Grants Commission and the All India Council for Technical Education. The policy emphasizes the use of mother tongue or regional language as the primary medium of instruction up to Class 5 and promotes formative assessments and peer review systems. It establishes a National Assessment Centre and aims to create a more contemporary and future-oriented learning experience. It aims to bridge gaps in India's education system and achieve the Sustainable Development Goal of 2030 for inclusive and quality education. NEP 2020 seems to be positive in theory but in practical it is challenging. This paper highlights both opportunities and challenges in National Education Policy 2020.