Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 25: A national seminar titled “NEP-2020 for Viksit Bharat: Integrating Bharatiya Knowledge System with Education” was held at Central University of Jammu, here today.
The event was organized under the joint aegis of Central University of Jammu and the Bharatiya Shikshan Mandal, Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh Prant. B R Shankaranand, Akhil Bharatiya Sangathan Mantri, BSM , was the chief guest while Prof Suhas Pednekar, Akhil Bharatiya Karyakari Adhyaksh, BSM was the keynote speaker and Dr Sanjay Pathak, Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh, BSM was special guest.
The seminar was presided over by the CUJ Vice Chancellor, Prof Sanjeev Jain , who is president of Bharatiya Shikshan Mandal, Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh Prant. Dr Dilip Kumar, Kshetra Sanyojak, Uttar Kshetra, BSM was also present on the dais.
Prof Sanjeev Jain, in his address, expressed his views on the objectives of Bharatiya Shikshan Mandal and NEP-2020 in the light of Bharatiya Knowledge System. He linked NEP-2020 to India’s ancient tradition, stating that India’s youth must embrace these values for a developed nation by 2047.
Dr Sanjay Pathak stressed that the responsibility of preserving and promoting the Indian knowledge tradition lies with today’s educators and citizens.
Prof Suhas Pednekar, keynote speaker, emphasized that teachers play a crucial role in instilling a sense of nationalism in students, highlighting the need for education to be rooted in the Bharatiya Knowledge System. This approach, he noted, will help cultivate a more civilized next generation and truly realize the vision of a developed India.
B R Shankaranand focused on the critical role of Bharat-centric knowledge in the holistic development of individuals, especially in shaping their character. He stressed that quality thoughts are vital for national progress. He urged teachers to act as modern-day Vyas Maharishis, imparting knowledge from Indian traditions to foster a sense of “Bharatiyata” among the youth.
The event also included the felicitation of seven state-level participants selected for the VIVIBHA National Research Paper Writing Competition.
Dr Dilip Kumar delivered the vote of thanks, and Dr Vishal Sharma conducted the proceedings.
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