Workshop on Outcome-Based Education under PM-USHA held at SMVDU

KATRA: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) successfully organized a one-day workshopon Overview of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and Intricacies in Self-AssessmentReport(SAR) Preparation under the PM-USHA Scheme, an initiative of the Ministry of Education,Government of India to strengthen the university. The workshop aimed to enhance theunderstanding and implementation of OBE frameworks and streamline

the preparation ofSARs, which is pivotal for achieving and maintaining NBA/NAAC accreditation standards.The event witnessed active participation from faculty members, administrators, and academicleaders, reaffirming SMVDU’s commitment to quality education and its alignment with theNational Education Policy (NEP) 2020 under the able leadership of Prof. Pragati Kumar,Hon’ble Vice-chancellor, SMVDU.The event commenced with opening remarks by the Dean of Academic Affairs &Coordinator of the Workshop, Prof. Balbir Singh.

He emphasized the importance ofintegrating outcome-based approaches to ensure holistic and skill-oriented education.The first session of the workshop taken by Prof. A.K. Tandon, Founder Director of BhagwanParshuram Institute of Technology (GGSIP University, Delhi (experienced NBA/ NAACassessor) focussing on the principles and practical applications of OBE. The second sessionwas delivered by Prof. Niranjan Bhattacharya, Director, Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute ofProfessional Studies (ADGIPS), New Delhi and an accomplished professional in academicquality assurance and accreditation, who shared invaluable insights into the intricacies ofSAR preparation.

His talk emphasized the importance of data-driven approaches andinstitutional transparency in achieving accreditation excellence.The event was managed by Dr, B.B. Jindal (Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, Engg.) asCo-Coordinator and finally concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Shafaq Rasool,(Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, Non-Engg.) as Workshop, organizing secretary.The proceedings of the workshop were carried by Ms. Antriksha Rathore and Ms. RabiyaTabbassumm Khan of School of Biotechnology.