Bhubaneswar (SunstarTV Bureau): Through video conferencing, the Union Education and Skill Development Minister on Friday held a meeting with the Vice Chancellors of Central Universities.
Pradhan stated that our universities are cradles of creativity, innovation and opportunities. The New Education Policy- 2020 will play a crucial role in placing India at the top of the emerging new world order and, as custodians of India’s destiny, our universities should fulfil their responsibilities outlined in the NEP. He stressed on making education a lot more vibrant & holistic and establishing India as a knowledge superpower through NEP.
Besides, Minister of State for Education Subhash Sarkar, Secretary, Higher Education, Amit Khare, Chairman UGC, Prof D P Singh and senior officials of the Ministry and UGC attended the meeting.
The Minister said that our higher education institutions are key catalysts for promoting socio-economic development and for realising aspirations and national goals. The Minister appealed that universities should popularise and promote learning in Indian languages & cultural heritage of India.
Pradhan encouraged Central Universities to work on mission-mode to fill-up the 6,000 vacant posts by October, 2021. He urged them to create a framework for alumni endowment.
Meanwhile, he expressed his happiness to learn about the best practices of Central Universities and on several matters of importance, including filling up of general and reserved vacancies, education during Covid19, online learning and status of NEP implementation.
