Report on the NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme

The NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme was successfully organized by UGC Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (UGC MMTTC), Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, in collaboration with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), MI Training College, Ponnani. The programme was held in online mode from 8th to 16th July 2025 and aimed at enlightening the academic fraternity about the core philosophies, strategies, and implementation methods of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Inauguration

The inaugural session was held on 8th July 2025 and was graced by Dr. Faiza Abbasi, Director, UGC MMTTC, Aligarh Muslim University, who officially inaugurated the programme. Dr. Naseerali MK, Principal, MI Training College, Ponnani, and Course Coordinator, delivered the introductory remarks, emphasizing the relevance of the NEP 2020 in reshaping India’s higher education system.

Programme Schedule

The eight-day programme consisted of two sessions daily — from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. — covering a wide spectrum of topics aligned with NEP 2020. The sessions were led by eminent educationists, policy experts, and academicians from reputed institutions. The following is a summary of the sessions conducted:

Day 1 – 8 July 2025

• Dr. Shefali Nagpal – Indian Knowledge System-I
• Dr. Shiraz Kirmani – Sustainable Development

Day 2 – 9 July 2025

• Prof. Jasim Ahmad – Inclusive Education
• Prof. S.K. Singh – Interconnectivity of Teaching and Research

Day 3 – 10 July 2025

• Prof. Rajesh Dubey – Holistic & Multidisciplinary Education-I
• Prof. Rajesh Dubey – Holistic & Multidisciplinary Education-II

Day 4 – 11 July 2025

• Dr. Reetesh K. Sah – Higher Education & Society
• Prof. M. Atique – ICT-I

Day 5 – 12 July 2025

• Prof. Sarika Varshney – Indian Knowledge Systems-II
• Prof. M. Atique – ICT-II

Day 6 – 14 July 2025

• Prof. Khalid Azam (Retd.) – 21st Century Skills
• Prof. A.R. Kidwai – Academic Leadership

Day 7 – 15 July 2025

• Dr. Aftab Ahmad Ansari – Teacher Centric & Student Centric Method of Teaching
• Prof. Sajid Jamal – Strengthening Research & its Contribution

Day 8 – 16 July 2025

• Dr. Shakila T. Shamsu – Governance & Management of Higher Education as Envisaged in NEP 2020
• Prof. M.M. Sufyan Beg – Outcome-Based Education (OBE)

Valedictory Session

The valedictory function was held on 16 July 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
The welcome address was delivered by Dr. Naseerali MK, and the valedictory address was given by Dr. Faiza Abbasi. The session also included reflections and feedback from participants, highlighting the programme’s relevance, structure, and interactive nature.

Assessment and Feedback

To ensure active participation and understanding, MCQ-based assessments were conducted on the first and last days of the programme. Participants appreciated the structured sessions, quality of resource persons, and the overall coordination of the event.

Conclusion

The programme provided a deep insight into the vision, principles, and actionable strategies of the NEP 2020. It facilitated meaningful discussions, exchange of ideas, and awareness about future directions in teacher education. The collaborative effort between UGC MMTTC and MI Training College proved to be a commendable initiative towards capacity building and academic sensitization.

Certificates

Graded certificates were awarded to all eligible participants based on their attendance and performance in the assessments conducted during the programme. Participants can download their certificates from the official portal:

🔗 https://mmc.ugc.ac.in/

Participants are advised to log in to the portal using their registered credentials to access and download the certificate.

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Participants

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