NEP 2020 makes the students the carrier of knowledge, wisdom and values and to adapt the change: LG Sinha – Times of India

JAMMU: Saying that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is promoting an education system that makes students conscious, not mechanical, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said promotes life-long learning and enables students to adapt to change in different sectors.
“National Education Policy- 2020 promotes life-long learning and enables students to adapt to change in different sectors. We cannot predict skills that would be required in the next 10 years but individuality, independent and Critical Thinking, and Creativity will improve resilience and adaptability, Lt Governor said here today while addressing the special convocation of University of Jammu.
Chief Guest on the occasion, Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar also addressed the Special Convocation Ceremony of University of Jammu, at General Zorawar Singh Auditorium.
The Lt Governor appreciated the J&K Higher Education Council and Vice Chancellors of all Universities of J&K and associated stakeholders for their significant contribution in implementing National Education Policy (NEP) and promoting independent thinking, scientific temper, creativity and nurturing unique personality among the students.
“In the coming future, only that education will be relevant which will prepare the student for life-long learning with spiritual and cultural values, he said, further observing, “Education that will not just impart technical knowledge but promotes individuality, uniqueness of the student. Education that will sharpen student’s skill of critical, creative thinking, communication and collaboration and help them to flourish.”
Congratulating the students, the Lt Governor urged them to follow their passion, move forward with new resolutions, adapt to the change and learn new things accordingly, and share the wisdom earned at the University with the world. “Convocation is the moment of transformation in a student’s life. Stepping into the real world is also considered as start of a new mission, a mission to use special knowledge and skills and to contribute in equitable, sustainable growth in building a strong and prosperous India,” the Lt Governor said.
“Convocation is also a moment of pride for teachers. Our ancient scripture beautifully describes the relationship between Guru and Disciple. Guru prays that his fame and his disciple fame may increase together. This is an example of the highest values of our Indian culture.”
“In this era of Artificial Intelligence and new emerging technologies, rapid changes are happening around us. This change has given us an opportunity to see the entire education system in a new perspective,” he added.
Lt Governor said, “We have to respect individuality and unique talent hidden within each student.
“Classrooms should inculcate courage, give students the power of independent thinking and inspire them to become a better person and not just a class topper, the Lt Governor said.
The Lt Governor said, in the future, students will not come to Universities to receive just bookish knowledge or to accumulate more information.
“Universities will have to prepare human capital which will ensure its relevance in this fast changing world powered by algorithms, he added.
The Lt Governor also extended his hearty congratulations to all the faculty members and teachers of University of Jammu.
Commending the new initiatives of University of Jammu, the Lt Governor said, “I am confident that in the coming days, Jammu University will give new direction to the education sector of the country”.
Earlier Lieutenant Governor Sinha expressed gratitude to the Vice President for attending the convocation and blessing the students at the beginning of their working life.
Prof Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, presented the University report and highlighted special programmes to be rolled out soon. The University is in the process of setting up a full-fledged Directorate of Hindi and a Centre of Excellence in Dogri, he said.
Various significant initiatives of the University of Jammu including programmes like ‘College on Wheels’, ‘Design Your Degree’; promotion of national, local language and culture; translating the Constitution of India into Dogri language; multi-arts festival like Duggar Darpan; initiatives in sync with Prime Minister’s call for “Land to Lab” and “Lab to Land” approach; MoU with the High Altitude Warfare School of Army at Gulmarg in the discipline of Disaster Management, received special appreciation from the Vice President.