The review of related literature shows the need for facing a “global demographic shock –a skills gap”. Due to rapid changes in the economy, changing environment and dynamic changes in society lifelong learning is needed for all which will keep all updated with the necessary knowledge and competence. Further, it is necessary to enhance the skills of less-educated citizens to make them employable and develop citizens with high levels of qualifications to create a learning society. This paper states what the National Education Policy 2020 offers to ensure that lifelong learning opportunities are provided o keep up with other nations of the world when it comes to providing lifelong learning opportunities to its people.