In Marathwada, a region often regard as educationally backward, academics and policy-experts are optimist about the transformative potential of India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. During a recent symposium held by Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University (SRTMU) and People's College, Vice Chancellor Manohar Chaskar emphasise the urgency of skill-based education to enhance social relevance and employability among students.

Dr. Venkatesh Kabde, former MP and president of Nanded Education Society, raise concerns about existing gap in access to higher education particularly for marginalized sections of society. He voiced hope that NEP-2020 will helps address these disparities and bring more inclusive education in Marathwada.

The article suggest that improving education quality must goes beyond mere infrastructure or enrollment numbers; it must include curriculum redesign, teacher trainings, and fostering linkages between education and labor market so that students graduate with relevant skills. Inclusion of marginalized communities is seen not just as moral imperative but as essential for regional development—if more students from disadvantage backgrounds can access quality higher education, it can has ripple effects across social and economic outcomes.

Furthermore, local educational institutions are pushing for collaborates with state government bodies to better implement NEP’s provision in Marathwada, particularly those related to multi-disciplinary education, flexible learning pathways, and continuous evaluation. There is also recognition that simply making policy is insufficient without monitor, accountability, and alignment of local infrastructure and capacity.

Overall, the article portrays NEP-2020 as a promising lever to catalyse growth in Marathwada if its ambition are matched by effective implementation, focus on inclusivity, and a shift towards skill-oriented, socially relevant education.