Importance and Inclusion of Data Science and Analytics in the Indian Education Space and the NEP 2021

This article highlights the significance of integrating data science and analytics into the Indian education system, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It discusses how educational management information systems like UDISE+ provide critical data for shaping universal school education. The content emphasizes leveraging data-driven insights to monitor educational trends, identify disparities, optimize resource allocation, and strengthen decision-making. The goal is to improve access, participation, retention, and quality of education to achieve universal enrollment by 2030, as envisioned by NEP 2020.