Srinagar, July 12 :Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that “Design Your Degree” is one of the cornerstones of the National Education Policy-2020 which will promote applicative learning with the need of the 2Ist century.
The LG who chaired the meeting of J&K Higher Education Council at Raj Bhawan on Wednesday said, ‘Design Your Degree’ is one of the cornerstones of the National Education Policy-2020.
Its skill enhancement is aligned with the needs of the 21st Century and provides a unique opportunity to students to shape their curriculum, he added.The meeting deliberated on a range of themes like multidisciplinary education, the ecosystem for research and innovation, Indian philosophy and languages, and project-based learning mode, combined with needs and challenges of society.Prof. Dinesh Singh, Vice Chairman, J&K Higher Education Council, Prof. Umesh Rai, VC, University of Jammu, Prof. Nilofer Khan, VC Kashmir University, Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, VC, IUST, Prof. Bechan Lal, VC Cluster University Jammu, Pragati Kumar, VC SMVDU, Prof. Akbar Masood, VC BGSBU, Prof. Qayyum Husain, VC Cluster University Srinagar and other members of the J&K Higher Education Council attended the meeting.Sharing the ongoing transformational journey of the education sector in J&K, Lt Governor said the rapid advancements in education and the evolving needs and aspirations of the society require the contribution of learning in classrooms to changes and new solutions.“Journey of our Amrit Kaal will not only be about degrees but also about skills and values. No classroom can afford to teach subjects that are irrelevant in today’s context,” LG said.He emphasised on identifying new sectors of employment and increasing interaction with leading academicians.Research should reflect the reality of accelerated transformation, he added.“5Cs- Critical evaluation is a must for future strategy. Critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, curiosity will build an equitable and vibrant knowledge society”, LG observed.He impressed the Universities to carry out critical evaluations and identify their strength and weaknesses. This will help to formulate suitable strategies to achieve future goals, he added.Multi-disciplinary projects need to be promoted to create a vibrant environment for the youth that will engage them on Global, Economic, Social, Cultural and Technical Issues and guide them according to the changes taking place across the globe, he said.He advised the Higher Education Council to explore various ways that can prove to be dividends for the higher education ecosystem of J&K.“We should study successful models of other universities like Delhi University for reforms in examination”, LG said.(UNI)