Meeting VC’s
Recently Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha interacted with Vice Chancellors of Universities in J&K and reviewed the programs undertaken by the varsities under the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
In this meeting Manoj Sinha was given detailed presentations on the activities and programs undertaken by their varsities and the Higher Education department under the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ and briefed the chair about the proposed activities to be organized in the run up to the celebrations of 75th year of Independence.
He called for the impact assessment of programmes undertaken, besides sustained efforts to highlight the contribution of our freedom fighters.
He directed for fast-tracking the implementation of NEP-2020. He also laid broad guidelines on moving towards formulation of courses and curriculum based on the new National Education Policy.
He called for completing the modalities of transfer to Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), Exit option provision and preparing an action plan to promote course modules on cultural values, professional ethics, Indian Knowledge System, innovation, entrepreneurship, industry 4.0 skills and communication skills.
He said that focus should be on skilling and employability of students, besides promotion of local languages and culture.
