MoE to host Vice Chancellors’ Conference to review NEP 2020 implementation in central universities

With a view to review the institutional progress of the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) in Central Universities, the Ministry of Education is organising a two-day Vice Chancellors Conference of Central Universities in Kevadia, Gujarat.

The conference, a part of the five years of implementation of NEP 2020, will bring together leaders of Central Universities to review the institutional progress and collectively shape the path ahead. The discussions over the two days are expected to broadly cover three key areas including strategic alignment (to ensure that Central Universities are aligned with the policy’s next-phase goals), peer learning and knowledge exchange (to foster dialogue among academic leaders on institutional innovations, enabling environments, and shared challenges), and forward planning and readiness (to prepare institutions for upcoming policy milestones, regulatory transitions, and the global academic landscape of 2047).

Advertisement

In a statement issued here, the MoE stated that the conference will cover key aspects of higher education ranging from teaching/ learning, research and governance through ten thematic sessions spread over the 2 days aligned with the key pillars of NEP 2020 —Equity, Accountability, Quality, Access and Affordability.

It will also hold discussion on understanding and implementation of NHEQF/NCrF with focus on Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP), future of work – Alignment of Courses as per the requirement of future of Job Role, digital education – SWAYAM, SWAYAM Plus, AAPAR with focus on Credit Transfer, University Governance System – SAMARTH, and promotion of Equity in HEIs- Fostering an Inclusive and Equitable Environment, Research and Innovation including ANRF, CoE, PMRF, Ranking and Accreditation System, Internationalisation including Study in India, and faculty development – Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme.

The participating institutions include the University of Delhi, Central University of Haryana, Assam University, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Central University of Rajasthan, Central University of Kashmir, Visva-Bharati, National Sanskrit University, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), Sikkim University, Tripura University, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), University of Allahabad, and many others.

The statement stated that NEP 2020 lays out a clear vision for transforming India’s higher education landscape by 2040. In alignment with this vision and to build synergies between different stakeholders, the Vice Chancellors’ Conference is expected to generate meaningful insights, strengthen collaboration among institutions, and help chart a clear roadmap for the next phase of NEP 2020 implementation.