Sardar Patel University (SPU), Mandi, will organize a national workshop on “New Education Policy (NEP) 2020: Shaping Education for Viksit Bharat” from March 7 to 8. The workshop aims to explore the role of NEP 2020 in developing a sustainable and inclusive education system for a developed India.
Objectives of the Workshop
According to SPU Vice Chancellor Prof Lalit Kumar Awasthi, the event will focus on:
- Understanding the vision of NEP 2020 in shaping a developed India
- Creating a sustainable framework for policy implementation
- Promoting equitable and inclusive education
- Highlighting the role of teachers in nation-building
- Encouraging holistic and multidisciplinary learning
Prof Awasthi mentioned that this is the first national-level workshop on NEP 2020 at SPU-Mandi, with distinguished academicians from various institutions participating.
Eminent Speakers at the Workshop
The workshop will feature talks by renowned educationists and scholars, including:
- Prof Laxmidhar Behra, Director, IIT-Mandi (Chief Guest)
- Dr Bhola Ram Gurjar, Director, NITTTR-Chandigarh
- Prof KK Shukla, Director, NIT-Bhopal
- Prof Prateek, Vice Chancellor, Delhi Technical University
- Prof Chandrashakhar, IIT-Delhi
- Prof NP Padhy, Director, NIT-Jaipur
- Prof Mahesh Govil, Director, NIT-Sikkim
Faculty members from universities, colleges, and industry professionals will also participate in discussions on effective policy implementation and the future of education in India.
Inaugural Session Details
The workshop will begin with an inaugural session on March 7 at 10 AM in the university auditorium, with IIT-Mandi Director Prof Laxmidhar Behra as the chief guest.
This workshop is expected to contribute significantly to the practical implementation of NEP 2020 and strengthen India’s education system for the future.
