Dr. Sapna Sharma 03 3(S) This study explores how Indias National Education Policy NEP 2020 emphasizes value education as a core element of educational reform It aims to gain insight into the role of NEP 2020 in shaping the ethical and humanistic education in India It adopts a structured qualitative approach that combines a synthesis of extant literature analysis of policy documents and case studies It aims to build a more compassionate and fair future for the next generations The policy explicitly aims to develop good human beings who possess not just academic competence but also compassion empathy courage resilience and a strong sense of duty toward society the nation and the planet However its success depends on close collaboration between educational institutions educators and other key stakeholders This new education policy advocates for a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to foster critical thinking problem solving responsible citizenship The holistic approach is designed to arm students with the skills needed to navigate a rapidly changing world Consistent efforts are needed to develop ethical caring and responsible individuals ready for a changing world Its success also depends on strategic implementation that is aligned with national and global development goals This paper aims to focus on the various factors strategies and significance that play a vital role in value education as recommended by NEP 2020 The study concludes that value education is fundamental to the objectives of NEP 2020 striving to cultivate a progressive ethical and diverse society preparing students for both careers and purposeful responsible lives Copyright (c) Journal of Science Engineering Technology and Management Science. All rights reserved 2026