GAYA – The one-week Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “National Education Policy 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme” organized by the Department of Teacher Education (DTE) of Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) kicks off through online mode.
CUSB Public Relation Officer (PRO) Md. Mudassir Alam said that the FDP is organized under the MMTC Scheme of the Ministry of Education Govt. of India. The programme was co-ordinated by Dr. Tarun Kumar Tyagi and compered by Lt. (Dr.) Pragya Gupta, both assistant professors from DTE. Along with faculty members of DTE, Dr. Rinki, Dr. Kishor, Dr Samresh Bharti, Dr. Digvijay, faculty members of other departments and students
After the formal inauguration, the session started with the welcome address of Prof. Ravi Kant, Dean and Head, DTE. Dr. Tarun Kumar Tyagi, Director MMTC, CUSB gave an introduction of the program and said that 175 participants from 19 states, working in different capacities in Higher Education institutes of India are participating in the program.
Prof. Harikesh Singh, former VC of Jai Prakash Narayan University, Chapra, Bihar as the chief guest and keynote speaker enriched the participants through his presentation on ‘Values, ethics and morality’. Further, he said that practicing Das Lakshan (ten principles) of Sanatan Dharm makes the person Dashrath but ignorance of them makes the person Dashanan.
He also quoted the Baudh dharma and emphasized Karuna, Sheel and Pragyan and ‘Atam Deepo Bhav’. He said that Bhartiya darshan is based on ‘Vasudhaiv Kutumbkam’ and ‘Sarve Bhavantu Sukhin’ and NEP 2020 is rooted in Indian ethos & culture and committed to development.
In the presidential address of Prof. Kameshwar Nath Singh, VC, CUSB discussed the importance of holistic development among the students by highlighting the four skills that are academic, professional, vocational, and life skills. He also emphasized on the Indian Knowledge System and how to decolonize the mindset of youth. Further, he also stressed on making ‘Viksit Bharat’ as envisioned by the youth with a sound body, sound mind and sound intellect. By addressing the challenges of the 21st century he emphasized on 4 D’s Decolonization of mindset, digitalization, decarbonization and decentralization. By realizing the importance of digital technology, he discussed an equation that is Indian talent + Information technology = India Tomorrow.
The second session began with the deliberation of Prof. Sudhanshu Bhushan, Head, Dept. of Higher and Professional Education, NIEPA, Delhi. He expounded on the conceptual understanding of multidisciplinary, pluri-disciplinary, interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and cross-disciplinary. He highlighted three transformations of curricular restructure, out-cum based learning and multidisciplinary education and its challenges. He also comparatively analyzed the old curricular structure and UGC guideline 2022 curricular structure.
The session ended with the vote of thanks by Dr. Ravindra Kumar, Asst. Professor, DTE, followed by the National anthem.
