Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 29: To mark the fifth anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the University of Jammu, in collaboration with the Learners Ability Management Programme (LAMP), organized a vibrant national-level webinar titled “By the Youth, For the Youth, and of the Youth”.
Prof Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, graced the occasion as chief guest. He emphasized the need for authentic implementation of NEP 2020, particularly in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. He underlined the enduring relevance of integrating traditional wisdom with modern innovation. He also highlighted key initiatives launched at the University in alignment with the NEP, including the Gyanodaya Express, Design Your Degree, Five-Year Integrated PG Programme in Mathematical Sciences, Utsah Clubs, and the inclusion of local farmers and gardeners as knowledge contributors-reflecting the university’s inclusive and community-driven educational model.
The event was anchored by Dr Ana Bali, Lecturer, Department of Education, while Kajal Kalsi, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, delivered the welcome address. Prof Rahul Gupta, Rector, Bhaderwah Campus, offered insightful reflections on NEP implementation at the institutional level.
A central highlight of the event was a dynamic youth-led panel discussion featuring postgraduate and B Ed students from the University’s Department of Education and Bhaderwah Campus. The discussion focused on three core areas of the NEP: School Education (Kuldeep, Khushi, Priyanshi, Ananya), Higher Education (Sneha Bharti, Iqra, Priya, Bindu, Rashi Sudan), Teacher Education (Staphy Graph, Sabiha Kousar, Sheetal, Tuyiba, Ahrar Ganai).
These young panelists brought forward thoughtful, experience-based reflections, demonstrating their deep engagement with the policy’s core principles of equity, quality, innovation, and lifelong learning. Their contributions embodied NEP 2020’s vision of nurturing creative, critical, and independent thinkers prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Prof Renu Nanda, Dean, Faculty of Education and Patron of the LAMP initiative at the University of Jammu, delivered the concluding remarks. She emphasized the importance of empowering youth through active dialogue and engagement with transformative policies like the NEP.
The webinar witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, faculty, scholars, and educational leaders from across the country.
Follow our WhatsApp channel
