Patna/Rajgir: Nalanda University hosted Professor Kanhaiya Tripathi, Special Monitor at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), for an official visit and interaction focused on strengthening human rights education, institutional practices and community engagement.
Professor Tripathi was welcomed by the University’s Registrar upon his arrival. He later interacted with Deans, faculty members and senior officials and received presentations on the University’s academic ecosystem, sustainability initiatives, Sahabhagita programme and grievance redressal mechanisms for its international student community.
Focus on Inclusive and Responsive Academic Environment
Nalanda University highlighted its multicultural character, with students from different countries, cultures and social backgrounds forming part of its academic community.
During the interaction, the University outlined its efforts to maintain an inclusive and responsive academic environment and establish transparent grievance redressal mechanisms to address student concerns and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Professor Tripathi appreciated the University’s initiatives relating to the safety, equality and well-being of its international students. He commended its systematic academic approach and international character and observed that Nalanda University could serve as a model for sharing institutional best practices in human rights education.
Proposal for Human Rights Club and Regular Workshops
Professor Tripathi proposed the establishment of a Human Rights Club at Nalanda University and suggested organising regular workshops and seminars to promote Human Rights Literacy.
He also recommended thematic engagements on issues including gender equity, cyber security and privacy, cyber-crime, digital harassment, climate change and the right to water.
The proposals aim to expand awareness and encourage greater engagement among students and the University community on contemporary human rights concerns.
Sahabhagita Initiative Receives Appreciation
The NHRC Special Monitor also appreciated Nalanda University’s Sahabhagita initiative and encouraged the institution to further strengthen its engagement with underprivileged and wider communities.
He suggested systematic documentation of the University’s institutional best practices so that they could be shared with the NHRC as examples of effective approaches to human rights education, inclusion and community engagement.
Human Rights Journal and University Awards Discussed
The interaction also explored proposals for introducing a new journal focused on Human Rights and organising a dedicated Human Rights Literacy and Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) workshop.
Participants further discussed proposals to institute three new University awards recognising contributions to human rights and inclusion.
Professor Tripathi encouraged students and members of the University community to engage with resources available through the NHRC and expand their understanding of human rights issues.
Special Monitor Visits Net-Zero Campus
During his visit, Professor Tripathi also toured Nalanda University’s Net-Zero campus and received an overview of its distinctive features and ongoing sustainability initiatives.
The visit brought together discussions on human rights education, student welfare, inclusion, community participation and sustainable institutional practices, with the University exploring ways to further develop these initiatives.
