Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 11: To discuss the implementation of NEP 2020, standardization of UG and PG curricula, exchange of library and knowledge resources, a two-day meeting of the three Central Sanskrit Universities (CSUs) was held at National Sanskrit University, Tirupati.
The meeting was attended by Prof Srinivas Varkhedi, Vice-Chancellor of Central Sanskrit University, along with Prof Murali Manohar Pathak, Prof GSR Krishnamurthy, Prof R G Murali Krishna, Examination Controller Prof Pawan Kumar, Academic Dean Prof Madan Mohan Jha and deans and senior officials from all three Central Sanskrit Universities.
During the discussions, the Vice-Chancellors, Deans and top officials extensively analyzed various academic and administrative aspects and reached a consensus on their implementation.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Srinivas Varkhedi, Vice-Chancellor of Central Sanskrit University, emphasized that maintaining high educational standards, fostering collaborative research and demonstrating a unified commitment to Sanskrit’s rich heritage are the pillars of this initiative.
He stated that the MoU would streamline resource sharing, facilitate student and faculty exchange programs, and mark a new chapter of collaborative excellence by ensuring the effective implementation of joint initiatives across all three institutions.
Prof GSR Krishnamurthy, Vice-Chancellor of National Sanskrit University and Prof Murali Manohar Pathak, Vice-Chancellor of Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University also shared insights on the implementation of NEP 2020 and various academic innovations introduced in their respective institutions.
The discussions concluded with a strong commitment to advancing Sanskrit education and fostering collaborative excellence among the three Central Sanskrit Universities.
Additionally, faculty exchange programs, the global promotion of Sanskrit through mutual cooperation, and the recognition of online courses were also key points of deliberation.
Other significant topics included associate research initiatives, the planning of Utkarsh Mahotsav, the implementation strategy for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the organization of All India Regional Socio-Educational Competitions, scholarship provisions and quality enhancement measures aimed at improving the universities’ rankings at both national and international levels.
Among others who attended the meeting included Prof SarvnarayanJha, Prof Sudesh Kumar Sharma, Prof Banmali Bishwal, Prof Lalit Kumar Tripathi, Prof Ramakant Pandey, Prof Lalit Kumar Sahu, Prof P V Subramaniam, Prof Narayan Simha, Prof Madhukeshwar Bhatt and Dr D Dayanath.
