THE IMPACT OF NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY (NEP), 2019 ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." W.B. Yeats Higher Education caters to develop good, well-rounded and creative individuals, with intellectual curiosity, which will build a strong next generation. By the course of time, it is believed that higher education helps to build the expertise that is critical for sustainable livelihood and economic development of the country. The National Education Policy, 2019 aims to refurbish the higher education system of the country. The Integrative Approach to Higher Education Of the many objectives it has, multidisciplinary approach to the higher education is worth mentioning with respect to my field, English Language and Literature. The common misconception that literature is a weak and exclusive art form is a statement that is too often agreed upon and one that needs addressing. English in fact is a multifaceted di...