NEP Orientation Program inaugurated at MMTTC-SMVDU

The UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC) at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra; inaugurated the 8-day Online training Program entitled “NEP Orientation & Sensitization Program” which is being conducted for University and College teachers from all over India. The Event is being organized under the objectives of UGC-MMTTC which aim at “Improving the quality of Education at all levels by infusing quality and excellence in our teachers and teaching”. By participating in the program, the Faculty Members get trained to impart holistic education, imbibing the ideals of India-centric ethics and human values. Thus, the teachers and learners are expected to acquire the concept of the Indian Knowledge System and apply it in real life for the advancement and creation of knowledge. The Inaugural address was delivered by the Chief Guest of the event, Prof. Pragati Kumar, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, SMVDU who dwelt upon the role of NEP-2020 which is founded on the five guiding pillars of Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability, and Accountability. He reiterated that NEP-2020 will help in imparting holistic learning and will prepare our youth to meet the diverse national and global challenges of the present and the future. Prof. Supran K. Sharma, Director, MMTTC-SMVDU dwelt upon the need for sensitizing Faculty Members in realizing their role in futuristic institution building in the Indian Education Policy ecosystem. He also spoke about aspects of redesigning the higher education ecosystem as envisaged by NEP 2020 which requires strengthening the role of the Faculty. The program was conducted by Dr. Sunanda and the vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Sharada Potukuchi. Prof. Raghvendra Mishra, Prof. Ankush Anand, Dr. Kamaldeep, Dr. Anil Bharadwaj, Dr. Surinder Singh, and Dr. Pabitra Jena, Members of MMTTC-SMVDU assisted in conceiving and planning out the Program. The event spread over 10 days shall include 16 Technical Sessions and the Speakers have been specifically selected from various Institutions of the country to enunciate the need for imparting training and skills to Faculty Members for the smooth and successful implementation of NEP-2020 as per the decisions taken by UGC at Institutions of Higher learning across the country.