Lt Governor inaugurates 3-day capacity building programme in Jammu
JAMMU, MAR 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the three-day capacity building programme on ‘Leadership Development of Academic Administrators and Principals of Colleges of J&K’.
In his keynote address, the Lt Governor lauded the collective effort of the University of Jammu and National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) for organizing the workshop which focuses on implementation of National Education Policy 2020 and internationalisation of higher education.
He said, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Jammu Kashmir is leading the reforms in nation’s educational ecosystem.
“J&K UT is committed to reform and revamp higher education with the objective of giving our students the best curriculum and provide them knowledge and skills to compete with the best in the world,” the Lt Governor said.
The Lt Governor called upon educational institutions to transform their campuses into the hub of skill development and innovation, and make their important contribution in realising the limitless potential of the youth of Jammu Kashmir.
“Ideas are new wealth and Universities should focus on creating intellectual property. Educational institutions should focus on developing students’ capacities to be creative, innovative and focus on programme to bring positive social change,” the Lt Governor said.
Addressing the eminent educationists and heads of institutions, the Lt Governor highlighted five aims and vision to create a strong foundation for future-oriented education.