Digital Transformation in Indian Education: Role of Computer Science under NEP 2020

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 marks a paradigm shift in India’s educational landscape, emphasizing holistic, flexible, and technology-integrated learning. One of the policy’s key pillars is the digital transformation of education through the strategic integration of computer science and emerging technologies. This paper explores the pivotal role computer science plays in implementing NEP 2020’s vision—ranging from the use of digital platforms for content delivery to the inclusion of coding, artificial intelligence (AI), and computational thinking from early grades. It examines initiatives like DIKSHA, SWAYAM, and NDEAR, and highlights how computer science is shaping teacher training, assessments, and personalized learning. The study also investigates the challenges of infrastructure, digital literacy, and accessibility in rural and underprivileged areas. By analyzing current efforts and proposing future directions, this research emphasizes the necessity of inclusive digital strategies to bridge the learning divide and ensure that technology becomes a true enabler of equitable and quality education across India.