Prof. (Dr.) Raghuvir Singh, Vice Chancellor, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, Highlights on NEP implementation

“We have implemented NEP in totality whether it’s the Academic Bank of Credits, multi-entry and multi-exit, four-year undergraduate programs, or the Indian knowledge system, every aspect of the NEP has been implemented in our university,” says Prof. (Dr.) Raghuvir Singh, Vice Chancellor, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, in an Interview with Pratik Ghosh, Content Writer, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSANewDelhi #ELSAGurugram

How are you feeling to witness the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in Delhi?

I find this event to be wonderfully organized, with excellent speakers and relevant topics. The chosen topics are quite wide and pertinent to the current context. Everyone can learn from these discussions and take these insights back to their universities for the improvement of education.

How are you implementing NEP in your university?

We have implemented NEP in totality whether it’s the Academic Bank of Credits, multi-entry and multi-exit, four-year undergraduate programs, or the Indian knowledge system, every aspect of the NEP has been implemented in our university. We’ve been following these guidelines since the NEP was introduced by the Indian government. Our state government is also actively monitoring our progress, and we provide updates to them on our implementation.

The theme of our event is “India Vision 2030.” What, according to you, should be the vision for the education sector going forward?

In my opinion, universities should emphasize thinking skills over psychomotor skills. Teaching tools and techniques change rapidly, and universities can’t always keep up with these changes. Therefore, it’s crucial to focus on transferable skills, which are the fundamentals. Transferable skills enable students to learn job-specific skills on their own. Competency-building should be the primary focus to enable students to excel in their careers and social lives.

How does this kind of forum benefit the education sector, where education leaders, industry experts, and government officials come together?

This type of forum is an excellent way to bring together different stakeholders in the education ecosystem – regulators, education leaders, and industry experts. For years, these three entities have operated in isolation, and there have been limited platforms for them to interact and share their perspectives. Forums like this create a space for meaningful dialogue, allowing each group to understand the expectations and needs of the others, ultimately benefiting the education sector as a whole.

Any message for the ArdorComm Media Group on its 2^nd anniversary?

Congratulations on completing two years! ArdorComm Media has done a wonderful job during this time. I hope you continue to flourish and contribute to the nation’s educational growth. Your efforts will undoubtedly help the nation progress towards becoming a developed nation.