Patiala, 29 September
The UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC) at Punjabi University, Patiala, under the visionary leadership of Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Jagdeep Singh, inaugurated an 8-day Online National Education Policy (NEP) Orientation and Sensitization Programme on September 29, 2025. This initiative aims to enhance educational skills and foster academic excellence in higher education institutions by aligning faculty with the transformative goals of NEP 2020.
Inaugural Session Highlights
Director’s Welcome: Prof. (Dr.) Raman Maini, Director of MMTTC, opened the programme by extending a warm welcome to Chief Guest Prof. (Dr.) Jagdeep Singh, Vice-Chancellor, and Guest of Honour Prof. (Dr.) Sukhjeet Kaur, Professor of Computer Science and Engineering and Director, Planning and Monitoring, Punjabi University. He also acknowledged the Course Coordinators—Prof. (Dr.) Balraj Singh Saini (Professor, Mechanical Engineering and Dean, College Development Council) and Dr. Williamjeet Singh (Department of Computer Science and Engineering)—along with all participants.
Dr. Maini expressed gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor for his unwavering support in advancing faculty development and academic excellence. He praised Prof. Singh’s leadership in inspiring educators to engage with modern educational reforms and cutting-edge knowledge. He also recognized Prof. Kaur’s significant contributions to academic planning, policy-making, and research at the university.
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Vice-Chancellor’s Address
Prof. (Dr.) Jagdeep Singh emphasized the programme’s role in preparing educators for academic excellence, professional effectiveness, and nation-building through the popularization of NEP 2020. He described the policy as a landmark reform—the first comprehensive education policy of the 21st century, introduced after over three decades. NEP 2020 aims to create a holistic, flexible, and multidisciplinary education system rooted in Indian ethos while meeting global standards.
Guest of Honour’s Insights
Prof. (Dr.) Sukhjeet Kaur highlighted NEP 2020’s transformative focus on flexibility and choice, moving away from rigid academic streams. She noted that the policy empowers students to pursue cross-disciplinary subjects, fostering creativity, innovation, and personalized learning. By promoting multidisciplinary education, NEP enables the integration of arts, sciences, and vocational studies, paving the way for a dynamic educational landscape.
Coordinators’ Remarks
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Prof. (Dr.) Balraj Singh Saini: Urged participants to adopt multidisciplinary approaches aligned with NEP 2020’s vision, emphasizing enhanced teaching, research, and institutional development to address societal needs.
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Dr. Williamjeet Singh: Elaborated on NEP 2020’s key themes, encouraging active engagement to maximize the programme’s impact. He concluded with a vote of thanks.
Closing Acknowledgments
In his closing remarks, Dr. Maini commended the organizational efforts of the MMTTC staff, including Dr. Mandeep Singh (Technical Officer-II), Dyal Dutt, Surinder Singh, Kanta Rani, Mahaveer Singh and Surinder Kumar, for their exemplary contributions to the seamless execution of the online programme.
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Programme Objective
The 8-day online course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and tools to implement NEP 2020 effectively, fostering a multidisciplinary, student-centric, and globally competitive education system.
