UGC Workshop on Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme Concludes at Central University of South Bihar

A two, day regional workshop for the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centres (MMTTCs) of different universities in the eastern and north, eastern zones, organised by the UGC at the Central University of South Bihar (CUSB), ended on Sunday. Besides 15 MMTTCs directors, a few officials from the Union education ministry and the UGC were present at the event.

Speaking at the workshop, the CUSB vice, chancellor Kameshwar Nath Singh spoke about how MMTTCs are playing a very crucial role in the professional development of faculty members of various higher education institutions.

He mentioned that these centres, which were set up as a result of the new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, have helped in the realisation of the country's vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047. Singh expressed that the policy not only talks of changes in the curriculum and pedagogy but also stresses character building and the creation of citizens who are really responsible for their actions.

UGC joint secretary J K Tripathi underlined the govt’s commitment to strengthening professional development initiatives for higher education faculty. Stressing the importance of the UGC’s Malaviya Mission Teacher Training programme, he called for enhanced collaboration between higher education institutions and MMTTCs to ensure effective dissemination of quality education.

Senior psychiatrist and programme director at Expressions India, Jitendra Nagpal, delivered a detailed lecture on “mental health and a safe learning environment in higher education institutions.” Aparajita from the Change Ink Foundation conducted a session on specific learning disabilities (SLDs) to promote inclusivity on campuses. Sujata from the Wadhwani Foundation spoke on equity, inclusion and access in higher education.

During the workshop, participants presented the progress of their respective MMTTCs and shared best practices. A brainstorming session was also held with UGC and education ministry officials.

CUSB’s MMTTC director Tarun Kumar Tyagi, advisory committee member Rampratap Singh, and faculty members Pragya Gupta, Shashi Ranjan, Vikal Singh and Renu also addressed the workshop.