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Two day national seminar starts at Central University of Haryana

:- Sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and was organized by the School of Education of the University

 

Haryana: The two-day National Seminar on Education for Sustainable Development started on Monday at Central University of Haryana (CUH), Mahendergarh. Prof. R. P. Tiwari, Vice Chancellor, Central University of Punjab attended the program as the Chief Guest, while Prof. Saroj Sharma, Chairperson, National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), Noida, joined as Guest of Honor. The program was presided over by Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Central University of Haryana.

Sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and was organized by the School of Education of the University. Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar said that today when the National Education Policy has come, it is very important that such an education system should be developed which is conducive to sustainable development. He said that today emphasis is being laid on mother tongue-based education, skill development focused education, which will lead us to the path of sustainable development.

Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar said that the University is determined for the successful implementation of the NEP and it is our endeavor to prepare such youths who take an active part in the development of the country in order to achieve the goals of the National Education Policy. Prof. Saroj Sharma mentioned that the ancient Indian form of education, highlighted its usefulness and its need in today's time. She mentioned the ongoing changes on the education front through various examples and emphasized on skill development as well as value education. Prof. Saroj Sharma told ‘Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah’ as the basic aim of education.

Prof. R.P. Tiwari referring to the development of Indian civilization and the education tradition described in it. He spoke in detail on the changes in the existing education system and their utility. He said that the Gurukul tradition of India always teaches the lesson of considering the whole world as one. The result of the same education tradition was that India was the centre of education in ancient times. In his address, referring to the changes brought in the education system during the British rule, Prof. Tiwari also drew attention to the new National Education Policy and said that this education policy is the nurturer of the Indian knowledge tradition and the ancient education system. He drew the attention of the participants to the opportunities for multidisciplinary approach, skill development and sustainable development provided in the New Education Policy.

He appreciated the efforts made under the guidance of Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar and said that the University will definitely ensure the successful implementation of the education policy.

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