Policies provide a framework for consistency, accountability, and compliance with legal, ethical, or operational standards. It is considered as “a structure of guidelines to achieve balanced results through systematic decisions.”. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in India envisions a transformative shift in the country’s educational landscape. One of its core features is promoting a multidisciplinary education model, aiming to make education holistic, student-centric, flexible and globally competitive. As suggested by the NEP 2020, the new education system will follow a 5+3+3+4 education system where the students will spend 5 years in strengthening their foundation, 3 years in the Preparatory stage, 3 years in the Middle stage and rest 4 years in the secondary stage. It focuses on ‘Equitable and Inclusive Education’ which vibrates the idea that no child should be left behind in terms of educational opportunity because of their background and socio-cultural identities. The NEP 2020 envisions education as a process that nurtures the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of students. The policy places significant emphasis on mental health, reducing dropout rates, ensuring equitable access to education, and fostering a culture of inclusion. In India, while the concept of school social work is still developing, its relevance has grown in light of rising concerns about student well-being, mental health challenges, and equitable access to education. School social work aligns seamlessly with these goals by addressing systemic barriers and individual challenges that hinder student development.