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April to June 2025 Article ID: NSS9225 Impact Factor:8.05 Cite Score:107 Download: 13 DOI: https://doi.org/ View PDf
Integrating Skill Development in Commerce Curriculum: A NEP 2020 Perspective
Dr. D.C. Rathi
Associate Professor, Govt. College, Rau (M.P.)Dr. M.S. Dawar
Associate Professor, Govt. College, Rau (M.P.)Dr. Sudha Agarwal
Professor, Mata Jijabai Govt. Girls P.G. College, Indore (M.P.)
Abstract: The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisions a transformative
shift in India’s education system by placing a strong emphasis on skill-based
learning, multidisciplinary education, and employability enhancement. Commerce,
as a pivotal academic discipline, needs to be recalibrated in alignment with
the skill development goals outlined by NEP 2020. This research paper explores
the conceptual framework and strategic integration of skill development into
the commerce curriculum, evaluates the current gaps, and offers actionable
recommendations to align commerce education with the demands of the
21st-century workforce. The paper also reflects on policy implications,
pedagogical reforms, industry-academia collaboration, and the role of digital learning
in fostering employability through skill integration.














