IIM Jammu hosts National Conference on NEP 2020 Implementation in J&K and Ladakh
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The vibrant landscape of education in India witnessed a significant milestone as dignitaries and education stalwarts gathered in Jammu & Kashmir to deliberate upon the implementation strategies for the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The event, organized by Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu at its Jagti Campus, in collaboration with University Grants Commission (UGC), Dept of Higher Education, Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir. The conference brought together more than 400+ participants including Vice-Chancellors, Deans, Principals, and Heads of Departments from Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) across the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
The program was inaugurated by Prof. Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, Hon’ble Chairman, UGC; Shri Alok Kumar, IRS, Principal Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir. The event was presided over by Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu. The event commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the Lamp, symbolizing the enlightenment that education brings, followed by a warm welcome address by Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu.
During the inaugural ceremony, attendees were showcased a short film on IIM Jammu. Additionally, a film highlighting the various initiatives undertaken by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in alignment with NEP 2020 was also shown on this occasion.
On this special occasion, Prof. Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, Chairman, UGC, contributed to the greenery of IIM Jammu Campus by planting a sapling in Institute courtyard. Following this, he engaged in a formal interaction with the students of IIM Jammu at the Agastya Classroom, fostering valuable dialogue and insights. Additionally, a press conference on the implementation of NEP 2020 in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh was held, drawing significant attendance from both national and local media personnel. This was followed by a visit to the state-of-the-art library, “Nalanda”, IIM Jammu
Following the formal proceedings, participants engaged in thematic brainstorming sessions, dividing into ten groups to deliberate on specific areas of focus for NEP 2020 implementation. These groups covered a wide spectrum of topics including Multidisciplinary and Holistic Education, Digital Empowerment and Online Education, Skill Development and Employability, Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, Capacity building of teachers for quality education, Governance & Autonomy, Accreditation and Excellence, Equitable and Inclusive Education, Indian Knowledge System & Indian Languages, and Internationalisation of Education.
Post the inaugural event, there were presentations put forward by the respective groups. These presentations covered various topics discussed during the thematic brainstorming sessions. Following the presentations, Prof. Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, Chairman, UGC, engaged in conversation with the participants, including Vice-Chancellors, Deans, Principals, and Heads of Departments from Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) across the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. During his conversation with the attendees, he acknowledged their optimistic outlook and expressed a revitalized determination and purpose to promote educational progress in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in accordance with the tenets delineated in NEP 2020.
The collaborative efforts and insightful discussions that unfolded during these sessions underscored the commitment of the academic community towards realizing the objectives outlined in NEP 2020.The event concluded on a note of optimism, with participants expressing a renewed sense of purpose and commitment towards advancing the educational landscape in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in alignment with the principles outlined in NEP 2020.
