National Education Policy – 2020 (NEP – 2020)

National Education Policy, 2020 (NEP) envisions a massive transformation in education through– “an education system rooted in Indian ethos that contributes directly to transforming India, that is Bharat, sustainably into an equitable and vibrant knowledge society, by providing high quality education to all, thereby making India a global knowledge superpower.” The NEP 2020 is founded on the five guiding pillars of Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability and Accountability. It will prepare our youth to meet the diverse national and global challenges of the present and the future.

Key Goals for Higher Education @ SLRTCE

• Holistic and Multidisciplinary Education
• Institutional Restructuring and Consolidation
• Curriculum Flexibility and Student Choice
• Quality Enhancement and Accreditation
• Research and Innovation
• Equity and Inclusion
• Teacher Education and Faculty Development
• Technology Integration
• Global Standards and Internationalization
• Governance and Leadership
• Vocational Education and Employability

NEP SAARTHI

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced a new program called ‘NEP SAARTHI – Student Ambassador for Academic Reforms in Transforming Higher Education in India’ with the aim of involving students in the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Objectives:

• To create awareness and promote the initiatives of NEP 2020 among students on campus.
• To encourage and motivate students to actively participate in implementing the NEP 2020 initiatives.
• To establish a feedback mechanism for the UGC to understand the impact of NEP 2020 initiatives on students and address their concerns.

The UGC has requested vice chancellors, directors, and principals of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to nominate three students from their respective institutions to be considered as NEP SAARTHIs. The nominations should include a justification and a brief description. The UGC intends to create an environment where students can actively engage and effectively utilize the provisions of NEP 2020.

Out of the nominations received, the UGC will select 300 NEP SAARTHIs and notify the chosen students. The selected students will receive orientation and guidance on how to fulfill their roles effectively in a hybrid mode. Nominations for the program will remain open until June, and the NEP SAARTHIs will be announced in July, along with the orientation program.

As a recognition, the NEP SAARTHIs will receive a certificate, be acknowledged on the UGC’s official social media platforms, and receive invitations to all relevant online events organized by the UGC. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to publish an article in the UGC newsletter

Following students are elected as NEP SAARTHI from our institute:

Ms. Dhritee Subhashchand Dwivedi

Mr. Anju Pravin Singh

Mr. Aaryan Amol Haldankar