Revisiting the Santiniketan Model: Educational Synergies with NEP 2020

A striking alignment exists between Rabindranath Tagore's educational experiment at Santiniketan and the goals of India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The study reveals that Tagore's emphasis on multidisciplinary learning, environmental integration, and holistic development—rooted in ancient Indian wisdom—mirrors NEP 2020's focus on inclusive education, critical thinking, and sustainable development (SDG-4). Through analysis of Tagorian writings and Santiniketan's experiential model, the research demonstrates how his 'education for fullness' philosophy, inspired by Vedic principles like the Isha Upanishad, champions 360-degree child development. This synergy underscores NEP 2020's relevance in modern education, particularly its eco-centric approach and integration of ancient knowledge systems (Gayana, Pragyana, Satya). The findings highlight Santiniketan as a timeless model for contemporary educational reform.

Ojha, P., & Gope, L. (2026). Revisiting the Santiniketan Model: Educational Synergies with NEP 2020. International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research, 8(2). https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.71227