Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, SMVDU organizes 8-Day Online NEP Orientation and Sensitization Programme

KATRA: 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 programme has attracted more than 76 participants from diverseinstitutions across India, reflecting a shared commitment toward reimagining andstrengthening the nation’s education landscape.

The inaugural session began with a welcome address by Prof. Sharada Potukuchi, DeputyDirector, UGC-MMTTC Centre, SMVDU, and Coordinator of the Programme. In heraddress, Prof. Potukuchi warmly welcomed the participants and emphasized the importanceof continuous professional development for educators in aligning teaching practices with thevision 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.He underscored the pivotal role of NEP 2020 in shaping the future trajectory of Indianeducation, emphasizing innovation, inclusivity, and multidisciplinary learning as thecornerstones of national progress.

Dr. Sunanda, Co-coordinator of the event, encouraged the participants to embrace thisopportunity to learn, collaborate, and contribute to the future of education. The 8-dayprogramme is structured around eight thematic domains of NEP 2020, namely: Holistic andMultidisciplinary Education; Curriculum and Pedagogical Reforms; Teacher Education andCapacity Building; Research, Innovation, and Knowledge Creation; Assessment,Accreditation, and Quality Assurance; Technology Integration in Education; Equity,Inclusion, and Gender Sensitization; Institutional Governance and Leadership.

Each domainis addressed through expert-led sessions, interactive discussions, and case-based learning toprovide participants with a comprehensive understanding of NEP 2020’s guiding principlesand actionable frameworks.The organizers extended their heartfelt gratitude to Prof. Pragati Kumar, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, SMVDU, for his visionary leadership and unwavering support in facilitating suchcapacity-building initiatives under the MMTTC Centre. His encouragement and commitmenthave been instrumental in promoting continuous professional development and in aligningSMVDU’s academic endeavours with the national vision for education.

The 8-day programme features expert lectures, interactive sessions, and discussions designedto deepen understanding of NEP 2020’s implementation strategies, best practices, and itsimpact on higher education. The initiative is yet another step by SMVDU’s MMTTC Centretowards building a robust ecosystem for teacher training and educational excellence in India.