Says It Enables Students To Adapt To Change In Different Sectors
Jammu- The Union Territory Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Thursday strongly advocated for the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, saying that it promotes life-long learning and enables students to adapt to change in different sectors.
“Under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi, NEP 2020 is promoting an education system that makes students conscious, not mechanical. It makes them carrier of knowledge, wisdom and values and not a storehouse of memories,” Sinha said.
He was addressing the students at the Special Convocation Ceremony of University of Jammu, at General Zorawar Singh Auditorium here.
“In the coming future, only that education will be relevant which will prepare the student for life-long learning with spiritual and cultural values. 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,” he added.
The LG also expressed gratitude to the Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for attending the convocation and blessing the students at the beginning of their working life.
Congratulating the students, the LG 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,” he said.
“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.
The LG further said that we have to respect individuality and unique talent hidden within each student. He said 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.
“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 LG 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 and promoting independent thinking, scientific temper, creativity and nurturing unique personality among the students.
“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,” he said.
He also extended his hearty congratulations to all the faculty members and teachers of University of Jammu.
“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 that sense, students are not handed over just medals and degrees, but a legacy of values and a huge responsibility on their shoulders to enrich and preserve it for future generations, he said.
Commending the new initiatives of University of Jammu, the LG said, “I am confident that in the coming days, Jammu University will give new direction to the education sector of the country”.
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.
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