The Union Cabinet approved the new National Education Policy (NEP). It is the center of discussion and all higher education institutes want to understand what lies ahead. Hence, we are conducting an online panel discussion - 'Collegedunia Connect' to bring the stalwarts of Higher Education together on one platform, wherein we would want to discuss how the new policy is going to shape the future of Education in India.
Agenda
NEP 2020 aims to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education from 26.3% to 50% by 2035
At least 3.5 crore new seats will be added to higher education institutions
The new policy aims for “broad-based, flexible learning”, institutions to focus on becoming multidisciplinary by 2030
Pursuing a Ph.D. will now require either a Master’s degree or a four-year Bachelor’s degree with research
National Educational Technology Forum (NETF) to ramp up digital learning
World’s top 100 foreign universities will be “facilitated” to operate in India
All higher education institutions, except legal and medical, to be governed by Higher Education Council of India (HECI)
Presenters
Dr. Roshan Lal Raina
Vice Chancellor, JK Lakshmipat University
Born June 21, 1955, Dr. Roshan Lal Raina is Vice Chancellor at JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur. Before taking over as the Vice Chancellor of JKLU, Dr Raina was Professor at the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (IIML), where he, over and above his core academic assignments, contributed immensely to institution building in areas like ‘Planning & Development’, ‘Research and Consulting’, ‘Academic Leadership’, ‘Placements’, ‘Library’, ‘Computer Centre’, ‘Student & Alumni Affairs’ and ‘Corporate Communication & Media Relations’.
Dr. Sunita Singh
Pro Chancellor, IES University
Dr. Sunita Singh is the Honorary Secretary of InfoTech Education Society and the Founder Pro-Chancellor, of IES University, one of the most reputed and upcoming Universities of Central India, working for imparting education in the fields of Engineering & Technology, Management, Education, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Nursing & Para-Medical Courses, Fashion Designing, Teacher’s Education, Diploma Courses and Research, i.e., catering to the educational needs of a student right from Nursery Schooling up to Ph.D. level. IES Group aims to produce skilled and responsible professionals by working with specialized and experienced educationists so as to ensure the overall personality development of students by providing value-added knowledge in line with present-day global trends and the needs of nation, society, and industry.
Mr. Siddharth Chaturvedi
Executive Vice President, AISECT Group of Universities
A dynamic and result-oriented entrepreneur who is working passionately in semi-urban and rural parts of India to bridge the gaps in terms of ICT and skills based education and services so as to reduce inequalities and create an inclusive learning environment.
Air Vice-Marshal P.K. Shrivastava VSM (Retd)
Vice-Chancellor, Madhyanchal Professional University
Air Vice Marshal is retired from Indian Air Force after 35 years of glorious service in Nov 2018.He is a graduate Mechanical engineer, M Tech from IIT Kharagpur, M Phill and Ph D in Lean Sigma Management. Before retirement, he was in charge of all engineering activities of central India starting from Gangotri Jamnotri to UP, MP, Chattisgarh and Bihar. In Indian Air Force, he has held many important appointments. He has been Commandant of prestigious institute; Air Force Technical College. He has been involved in fighter aeroplane operations. He has participated in Operation in Sri Lanka and Kargil.
Dr. Suresh Chandra Padhy
Vice-Chancellor, Poornima University
Dr. Suresh Chandra Padhy, a senior Academician with administrative and governance experience has taken over as the President (Vice Chancellor) of Poornima University, Jaipur (Rajasthan). Dr. Padhy began his academic career as a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Balaji Group of Institutes at Pune in 1998, rising to become the Director (Academics) of the entire group of Institute in the year 2003 and then as Director of BIIB till he joined with Poornima University.