Samba: Central University of Jammu (CUJ) celebrated the momentous occasion of three years of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. On Thursday CUJ organised a press conference in Brigadier Rajinder Singh Auditorium by addressing the media on successful completion of 3 years of NEP 2020. The press conference was addressed by the Prof. Sanjeev Jain, Vice-Chancellor, CUJ, Dr. J. N. Baliya, Head, Department of Educational Studies, Dr. Ritu Bakshi, Dean Students’ Welfare, and Prof. Suram Singh, Controller of Examination. The programme was conducted as part of Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam.
Addressing the media, Prof. Jain said that NEP 2020 mainly envisions to instill in learners a deep sense of pride in being Indian, not just in thought but also in spirit, intellect, and deeds. It also aims to help students develop knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes that support their commitment to upholding human rights, promoting sustainable living, and other sustainable goals. He further talked about the various steps and reforms taken in CUJ to bring the desired transformation in higher education like revamping the curricular practices by focusing on outcome-based curricular structures, holistic education through multidisciplinary approaches, initiation of start-up policy etc. He added that all efforts are being made to equip the students with 21st century skills like critical thinking, decision making, problem-solving etc. to prepare them for various opportunities across the nation and abroad as envisioned in NEP 2020.
The Vice Chancellor also highlighted the goal of achieving institutional excellence in line with NEP 2020, which goes beyond disciplinary lines and envisions inter- and trans-disciplinary teaching and research.
Dr. J.N. Baliya Head, Department of Educational Studies said that the CUJ is working tirelessly for the effective implementation of the policy by organizing a series of interactive academic programs, workshops, seminars/webinars, panel discussions to create awareness and sharing insights to contribute in making education Bharat-centric and bringing qualitative improvement by suggesting a road map for effective implementation of the policy.
Dr. Ritu Bakshi, Dean Students Welfare in her address shared that Central university of jammu is taking all the steps to involve the students in the effective implementation of NEP 2020 by organising various awareness programs, workshops, hands-on training of Academic Bank of Credits, awareness on multiple entry-exit system. She further talked about the relevance of Indian Knowledge System in the contemporary times and informed that the university is working for the curriculum integration of IKS-based courses, skills, subjects etc. that empowers the learners with varied capacities. She opined that this transformative policy acts as a catalyst not only in inculcating the requisite skills and talents rooted in the Indian ethos and culture but also in restoration and transmission of Indian cultural heritage and glory of India as Vishwaguru in context of knowledge.
Prof. Suram Singh while providing worthful insights stressed upon various curriculum and pedagogical aspects like holistic assessment of learners, flexibility in examinations, e-assessment portal etc. He further highlighted the successful implementation of Learning Management System, MOODLE to monitor the learners’ performance, e- content delivery and enhance learning outcomes in Central University of Jammu. The dignitaries also responded to the queries of the journalists.
