The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 marks a pivotal shift in India’s education landscape by prioritizing vocational education to enhance employability and align with global skill demands. This article provides an in-depth exploration of NEP 2020’s provisions for vocational education, focusing on curriculum integration, industry partnerships, and institutional reforms. Through a regional lens, it examines the policy’s implementation at Sido Kanhu Murmu University (SKMU) and Pakur B.Ed. College in Jharkhand, a tribal-dominated region with unique socio-economic challenges. The study analyzes opportunities, barriers, and strategies for effective execution, drawing on government reports, scholarly literature, and regional data. Recommendations emphasize inclusive, localized approaches to maximize NEP’s impact. This research underscores NEP 2020’s transformative potential while advocating for sustained investment and stakeholder collaboration to bridge the skill gap.