‘Minimum Standards of Architectural Education Regulations Act’ launched

Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, Aug 11: In continuation of pertinent educational reforms being made of Ministry of Education, Ramesh Pokhriyal “Nishank”, Education Minister launched on line the “Minimum Standards of Architectural Education Regulations Act, 2020” in a simple ceremony here today.
COA, in a first after educational reforms, brought these reforms in Architecture after 38 years in India.
The occasion was graced by Sanjay Dhotre, Minister of State for Education, Amit Khare, Secretary Education, senior officials of Ministry of Education, Ar Habeeb Khan, President Council of Architecture, Sapna, Vice President, COA, RK Oberoi, Registrar, COA, Heads of Architectural Institutions, Executive Members of COA and other officials and members of the Council.
Pokhriyal reminded about the unique historical and architectural beauty of India. He focused on the monuments and temples that put India in leadership position in the world and further said that COA should take inspiration from the present and past treasure of Architecture and bring a paradigm shift in the field of Architecture to make India a leader again.
Sanjay Dhotare also emphasised on the role of architectural and said that Architecture is in built in the history and culture of India. He appreciated the initiative of COA to bring up these reforms which the new generation of Architecture should take as a challenge to turn around the culture and heritage of India.
Amit Khare Secretary Education appreciated the initiative of COA.
The role of RK Oberoi, Registrar, COA was highly appreciated for being instrumental in bringing these Regulations to the light.
Earlier the Education Minister Pokhriyal appreciated the work of Ar Habeeb Khan President of the Council and also asked the young architects to take a leap in the field of Architecture.
On the request of President of the Council, the Minister also recited the words of his poem which says that the Nation is supreme and there is nothing superior above the Nation.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Sapna, Vice President of the Council.

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