UGC launches program to train 15 lakh higher education teachers under NEP

The University Grants Commission, according to an official, has launched a capacity-building initiative to assist 15 lakh higher education instructors in developing holistically and instilling ethical and human values in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The UGC’s Malaviya Mission-Teacher Training programme has identified Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centres (MMTTC).
“In these institutions, teachers will be trained.” Some of the programs are not available online, while others are. “We intend to train all 15 lakh higher education teachers over the next two to three years,” said a UGC official.
According to the official, the goal is to increase education quality at all levels by instilling quality and excellence in teachers and instruction.
The mission was announced last week on the occasion of Teachers’ Day.
“It will also ensure holistic development of teachers and learners through the instillation of ethics and human values as enshrined in Indian culture, as well as the development of multidisciplinary and critical thinking abilities in them,” a UGC official said.
A two-week online capacity-building program for faculty members has been meticulously designed to align with NEP 2020’s key features, the official said.
The NEP 2020 brought by the NDA government replaces the Congress-era education policy which had been in effect since 1986. It has been in effect from 2020 onwards.
The themes of the Malaviya Mission-Teacher Training programme are: holistic education, Indian knowledge systems, academic leadership, governance, research, skill development, inclusivity, technology integration, learning outcomes identification, and assessment
“It prioritizes the continuous professional development of faculty, offering a forward-looking orientation across various themes.,” UGC Chief M Jagadesh said
In addition to faculty development, the program highlights faculty’s role in institutional development, a crucial aspect of enhancing the quality of higher education.
Officials said that the training content balances an India-centric ethos with a global perspective, equipping faculty with Indian values and modern technologies to address the evolving landscape of higher education.
A dedicated portal for faculty members has been registered for the capacity-building programs.
“The implementation of new approaches to curricular transactions, teaching-learning, pedagogical strategies and assessment methods recommended in the NEP 2020 would be possible through Malaviya Mission and can be most appropriately taken forward through MMTT centers,” a UGC official said.