SCERT Jammu organises Academic Programme on key interventions for effective implementation of NEP 2020

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JAMMU: The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Jammu and Kashmir, Divisional Office Jammu, organised a one-day academic programme on “Key Interventions for Effective Implementation of NEP 2020” under the theme “Shiksha Mein Navachar, NEP 2020 Ka Aadhar” at Kisan Kendra, Talab Tillo, Jammu. The programme brought together faculty members from District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) across the Jammu Division for academic deliberations on innovative approaches envisioned under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Naseem Javaid Chowdhary, JKAS, Director School Education Jammu and Director SCERT J&K, as Chief Guest, along with Prof. (Dr.) Sindhu Kapoor, Joint Director, SCERT Jammu Division, in the presence of panel experts, senior faculty members and the coordinator. The inaugural session commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp.
Manu Vasudeva, Associate Coordinator of the programme, delivered the welcome address, while Monica Sharma, Coordinator of the programme, presented the concept note outlining the objectives and thematic focus of the programme.
Addressing the participants, Dr. Naseem Javaid Chowdhary emphasised that successful implementation of the National Education Policy requires innovation, inclusivity and strong academic leadership, and underscored the role of teacher educators in translating policy initiatives into meaningful classroom practices. Prof. (Dr.) Sindhu Kapoor highlighted the importance of innovative, inclusive and learner-centred pedagogical approaches for effective implementation of NEP 2020.
The academic sessions featured presentations including “Research and Innovative Institutional Practices” by Dr. Neeraj Jandial; “Multilingualism under NEP 2020” by Monica Sharma; “From Policy to Practice: Capacity Building Initiatives in Teacher Education at SCERT J&K Jammu” by Arti Gupta and Manu Vasudeva; “Strengthening Foundational Literacy and Numeracy under NEP 2020” by Dr. Sanjeevani and Anil Sharma; “Innovations in Assessment Reforms and HPC” by Rakesh Chobber; “Ullas Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram – Jan Jan Sakshar” by Paawan Vivek and Dr. Sandeep Singh, Principal, GHSS Ligri Kishtwar; “Interventions Promoting Inclusivity, Gender Sensitivity and Mental Health” by Dr. Rohini Sharma; and “Transformative Pedagogies and Learner-Centred Approaches” by Puneet Thukral, HOD, DIET Samba.
Presentations were also made on “Changing Landscape of Libraries: Learning Hubs as Envisioned by NEP 2020” by Dr. Bhuvi, and “Technology Enabled Teaching and Digital Resources” by Vivek Jandial and Dr. Balgar Singh.
The technical sessions were chaired by distinguished academicians including Prof. (Dr.) J. N. Baliya, Member NRC, NCTE GoI, Department of Educational Studies, Central University of Jammu; Dr. Reena Salaria, HOD Linguistics and Literature, School of Humanities and Liberal Arts, Cluster University of Jammu; Prof. (Dr.) Veena Gupta, Retd. HOD Dogri Department, University of Jammu; Dr. Mohd. Zubair Kales, Dean Faculty of Education, Cluster University Jammu; Dr. Atul Hans, Director-cum-Principal, IDRS Jammu; Dr. Sarika Manhas, HOD and SWAYAM Coordinator, Department of Home Science, University of Jammu; Dr. Deep Bangotra, Assistant Professor, GDC Akhnoor; and Dr. Rakesh Bharti, Assistant Professor, GCOE Jammu, who appreciated the quality and relevance of the presentations.
The technical aspects of the programme were efficiently managed by Rakesh Chobber and Vivek Jandial.
The programme concluded with a valedictory session attended by Manisha, Personnel Officer, Directorate of School Education Jammu, as Guest of Honour, who appreciated the efforts of SCERT J&K in organising such academic initiatives to strengthen the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020. Certificates were also distributed among participating DIET faculty during the session.