“National Educational Policy (NEP) 2020: Implementation and challenges” workshop held at BIT
Workshop was held under Faculty Development Programme, sponsored by ISTE New Delhi
A Three-day faculty development program was organized from 27th to 29th Sept, 2021 at Bearys Institute of Technology sponsored by ISTE New Delhi.
During the three-day Programme various related subtopics were discussed in detail by eminent educationists and a highly beneficial academic environment was experienced by the participants. The FDP started on 27th Sept, 2021 at 9.30am with the Invocation and Watering the plant. Dr. S.I Manjur Basha, Principal, BIT-Mangalore welcomed the gathering.
The first session was on the topic “Introduction to NEP Benefits and Demerits” by Dr. Valerian Rodrigues, Former Professor of JNU Delhi. In his speech he pointed out on reforms the Policy initiative is bringing into limelight and talked about the positives as well as negatives of it.
He also stated that "Most of the time students are not exposed to an imaginative, inquisitive and reflective modes of learning which can ignite minds but makes them settle to the humdrum and drill of everyday life”. He also added that the goals of education are ‘economic growth, social justice & equality, scientific advancement, national integration & cultural preservation, which the NEP is trying to achieve in its objective.
The Second Session was from Dr. Suresh DS, Chairman, ISTE Karnataka and Director CIT Group of Institutions. Dr. Suresh addressed on the Overview of NEP2020. He said there are three important things for humans: Education, employability and Employment. In addition to this he shed lights on the idea of multidisciplinary universities with a large body of students, and the idea that eventually colleges need to be constituent colleges or grow into universities.
On day two, the third session was by Dr. Karunakar Kotegar, HOD-Dept of Computer Application, MIT, Manipal. He has been instrumental in diving deep into the prospects of NEP and stressed on the need of Motivated, Energized and Capable Faculty to envision NEP and Re-imagining Vocational Education, which requires Integration of Vocational Education into mainstream education, along with Short term certificate courses, Vocational courses through Open and Distance Learning and Incubation centers. He provided various examples where creativity was initiated and incubated in growing children.
The fourth session was taken by Dr. Abdul Khader A A, Principal, Karnataka Polytechnic, Mangalore. He delivered the talk on Types of Teaching and Basic Principles of Teaching. He said, now the role of teacher is changed, the teacher has to be a Content creator, Content Editor, Moderator, Motivator, and also a Coach and Mentor. He emphasized on the use of online teaching tools and to fruitfully use technology to impart Education.
He also spoke about the latest trends which are observed in various institutes and the perception of teachers regarding the same. The lecture was very beneficial and provided an insight on the various challenges associated with which a teacher educator has to overcome.
The day three was on “Creating Culture of Excellence in Bearys” and the session was by Dr. JM Sampath, Managing Director, Arpitha Associates Pvt Ltd. He has authored eight books and is a Motivational Speaker. It was activity based learning session to bring a leadership quality in students for that the teacher has to focus on Good communication, Motivation and initiative, Reliability, dependability, Team work, Patience and Adaptability. He also spoke on creating creativity in young minds and taught, how to teach to develop creativity in children. It was indeed a great session.
“The Three day FDF sessions have provided a thought provoking and a good learning experience with questions and interactions from all the participants. The teaching and Non-Teaching faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Diploma have taken part in this workshop and made it a successful one” an official statement from the college stated.
The program concluded with Vote of Thanks by Ar. Ashok LP, Principal, BEADS, Mangalore and National Anthem.
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BJP to resolve decades-old Gorkha issue within 6 months of forming govt in Bengal: Shah
Kurseong (WB) (PTI): Seeking to strike an emotional chord with the politically crucial hill electorate, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday promised that the BJP would resolve the decades-old Gorkha issue within six months if the BJP comes to power in West Bengal.
He said no party other than the BJP could find a solution acceptable to the Gorkhas.
Addressing a rally at Kurseong in Darjeeling district, Shah said the BJP understands the concerns and aspirations of the Gorkhas and would work towards a settlement on their terms.
"Within six months of the BJP forming the government in West Bengal, every Gorkha will have a smile on his face. We will find such a solution to the Gorkha issue that Gorkhas can live in peace," he said.
The Gorkha issue refers to the century-old demand for a separate state in the Gorkha-majority hill districts of north Bengal, although Shah did not utter the words 'Gorkhaland' or 'statehood' in his speech.
Instead, echoing the BJP's long-standing promise of a "permanent political solution" to the hill question, Shah said the issue would be resolved in accordance with the aspirations of the Gorkhas.
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"I am leaving today after promising you that as soon as the BJP government is formed, the decades-old Gorkha issue will be resolved according to the Gorkhas' terms," he said.
The BJP, which has won the Darjeeling Lok Sabha seat in every election since 2009, has consistently promised a permanent political solution to the hill issue without committing itself to a separate state.
The home minister accused the Mamata Banerjee government of refusing to engage with efforts to resolve the issue and said that after becoming home minister, he had convened three meetings on the matter.
"After becoming home minister, I convened three major meetings to resolve the Gorkha issue, but not even once did a representative from Mamata's side attend," Shah said.
"Mamata Didi, we are not dependent on you for a solution to the Gorkha issue. We have appointed an interlocutor who is preparing a report by engaging with Gorkha organisations here and officials of the West Bengal government," he added.
Claiming that the BJP alone understands the concerns of the hill residents, Shah said, "We understand you and your problems. No one except the BJP can resolve the Gorkha issue."
The home minister alleged that the Congress and the TMC had betrayed the people of the hills for decades.
"The Congress and the TMC have done injustice not only to Darjeeling but also to our patriotic Gorkha brothers," he said.
Seeking to broaden the BJP's pitch beyond the Gorkha issue, Shah sought to portray the election as a battle to free north Bengal and the hills from what he called years of neglect and injustice under the TMC rule.
"This election is to free the entire West Bengal from TMC's crimes. In a way, it is an election to gain freedom from the injustice happening for decades in north Bengal and Darjeeling," he said.
Referring to the Sandeshkhali controversy, Shah said, "The whole of West Bengal has decided that it is time for Didi to step down. This election is about protecting our sisters across the state. The Sandeshkhali incident has brought shame to the state."
The BJP leader told the gathering that while Darjeeling had repeatedly backed the BJP, the party needed support from the rest of West Bengal this time.
"For three elections, Darjeeling has been voting for the BJP anyway, but the rest of West Bengal did not provide as much support. But this time, the whole of West Bengal has made up its mind that it's time to oust Didi," he said.
Shah also raised the issue of Gorkhas' names being allegedly deleted from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
"The names of some Gorkhas were deleted during SIR. Once the BJP government is formed in West Bengal, all such names will be included in the electoral rolls again," he said.
He further alleged that hundreds of false cases had been slapped on Gorkha activists and promised that these would be withdrawn if the BJP formed the government.
"They have filed hundreds of false cases against our Gorkha brothers and sisters. The results will come out on May 4, and a BJP government will be formed on May 5. Before July 31, the BJP government in West Bengal will withdraw all cases against Gorkha brothers and sisters," Shah said.
The home minister also attacked the Mamata Banerjee government over budgetary allocations for the tribals.
"For tribal development, for Adivasis, for the hills, and for north Bengal, the Mamata government's total budget is Rs 2,000 crore. But for Muslims and madrasas, the Mamata government's budget is Rs 5,800 crore. This injustice will not last much longer," he said.
The demand for Gorkhaland and greater political autonomy for the Darjeeling hills has remained one of the most enduring and emotive political issues in north Bengal, often shaping electoral outcomes in the region.
Successive agitations -- from the Subhash Ghising-led GNLF movement in the 1980s to the later stir spearheaded by Bimal Gurung and the GJM, have repeatedly convulsed the hills.
Yet, despite the BJP's rise in Darjeeling and its continued dominance in the Lok Sabha seat since 2009, the party has so far stopped short of endorsing a separate state as it would have an adverse impact on south Bengal, preferring instead to speak of a "permanent political solution".
