Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 19: The UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) Katra inaugurated an 8-day online orientation and sensitization programme on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The event witnessed enthusiastic involvement from faculty members across the nation, with large number of participants registering on the official UGC-MMTTC portal like Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, Haryana, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Telangana.
The inaugural session began with a welcome address by Dr Pabitra K Jena, coordinator of the programme. In his address, Dr Pabitra emphasized the importance of continuous professional development for educators in aligning teaching practices with the vision and objectives of NEP 2020.
Prof Suparn Kumar Sharma, Director, MMTTC Centre, SMVDU, delineated the goals of the programme, highlighting its focus on familiarizing participants with the key tenets and transformative vision of the National Education Policy.
Prof Sharada M Potukuchi, Deputy Director, MMTTC-Centre, encouraged the participants to embrace this opportunity to learn, collaborate, and contribute to the future of education.
The 8-day programme is structured around eight thematic domains of NEP 2020, namely: Holistic and Multidisciplinary Education; Information and Communication Technology; Teacher Education and Capacity Building; Research, Innovation, and Knowledge Creation; Assessment, Accreditation, and Quality Assurance; Technology Integration in Education; Indian Knowledge Systems; Institutional Governance and Leadership.
Each domain is addressed through expert-led sessions, interactive discussions, and case-based learning to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of NEP 2020’s guiding principles and actionable frameworks.
The 8-day programme features expert lectures, interactive sessions, and discussions designed to deepen understanding of NEP 2020’s implementation strategies, best practices, and its impact on higher education.
Other members of SMVDU-MMTTC including Prof Raghvendra K Mishra, Prof Ankush Anand, Dr Sunanda, Dr Kamaldeep, Dr Anil K Bhardwaj and staff members of the organizing committee of MMTTC-SMVDU assisted in smooth conduct of the programme.