Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 19: Department of Economics in collaboration with School of Languages, Central University of Jammu, organized a Thursday Mind Meet panel discussion focusing on the National Educational Policy (NEP) 2020.
Kamal P Patnaik, Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh region, was the chief guest and shared his thoughts on “New Education Policy for a New India”. He covered the genesis of the National Educational Policy 2020 and underscored the mechanism of taking the Indian knowledge system forward. He not only shed light on the intricate nuances of the policy but also gave a broader perspective on how it aligns with the economic and financial landscape of India.
He emphasised on 3 Es viz. Education, Ecology and Economy as foundation of NEP 2020. The correlation between education and the financial fabric of the nation was highlighted by him. He broadened the horizons of interventions by demonstrating the RBI’s commitment not just to monetary and fiscal matters, but also to the educational framework.
Patnaik referred to how Indian Universities are undergoing changes to achieve the much-needed objectives. He emphasised that a proper policy framework can bring in desired transformative changes.
Ananya Khajuria, Research Scholar of the Department, focussed on taking inclusive approach by encouraging collaborative research and student exchange programmes for holistic development. Janhavi Chohan, a PG student, appreciated the Government’s initiative to integrate traditional knowledge and values into the modern education system. Kritika, another UG student, said that the inclusion of Indian regional languages has shown a positive impact on the students as well as on the teachers.
Vice Chancellor, Prof Sanjeev Jain appreciated the initiatives taken by the Department of Economics and School of Languages and encouraged the Department to hold more events of this nature for the students’ overall development.
Prof Yashwant Singh, Registrar CUJ and Professor Aswini Kumar Nanda, Head, Department of Economics also spoke on the occasion. Prof Vandana Sharma, Convener of Thursday Mind Meet Programme moderated the event. Dr Shaveta Kohli, Associate Professor, Department of Economics outlined the overview of the Panel discussion and proposed the formal vote of thanks. The event was widely attended by the students and scholars of the various Departments of CUJ.
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