Source: Highlights The Minister said that the NEP is based on firm foundations of equity, quality and accessibility. Pokhriyal claimed that several countries have acknowledged the NEP as the biggest reform of the world. New Delhi: The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 will build strong foundations for an Atmanirbhar Bharat, said Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal `Nishank` on Wednesday. He replied to the discussion on the demand for Grants of the Ministry of Education for the year 2021-22 in Lok Sabha on Tuesday. According to a press statement, Pokhriyal said NEP will build strong foundations for an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and help India claim its status as a `Vishwaguru`.