“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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Minister Patil chairs industry meetings to chart growth for key sectors in Karnataka
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Minister M B Patil on Tuesday chaired meetings with industry representatives from the aerospace and defence, machine tools, auto/EV, and green energy sectors to discuss sector growth and government support measures.
The meetings were attended by leading industrialists and their representatives, with some participating virtually.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister for Large and Medium Industries said Karnataka is at the forefront of the country’s aerospace and defence sectors.
He noted that Suzuki and Toyota plan to launch aerial taxi services in Japan by 2028, with Bengaluru-based Sasmos supplying electrical equipment for the project.
Industrialists suggested introducing similar “fly-taxi” services in Karnataka through an appropriate policy, which Patil said would be examined seriously.
The minister highlighted the need to establish testing centres and Common Facility Centres for the aerospace and defence industries and assured that these facilities would be provided.
Suggestions were also made to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for sector growth.
Karnataka has urged the Central Government to approve Defence Corridor projects in the Bengaluru North–Kolar–Chikkaballapur and Dharawada–Vijayapura–Belagavi regions.
Industrialists also suggested a corridor between Bengaluru and Mysuru, Patil said.
He said Karnataka aims to become a hub for defence electronics manufacturing, with plans to establish a 200-acre Defence Electronics Park and a 100-acre Avionics and Sensor Park.
These projects will be implemented once the Special Investment Region is operational, and land availability will not be an issue.
On the machine tools sector, Patil said the industry has recorded an annual turnover of Rs 36,500 crore and is witnessing steady growth.
Large-scale exhibitions have increased demand, and the state must strengthen its capabilities to develop control systems for heavy machinery. One testing unit is already operational in Bengaluru, with another planned for Tumakuru. Expansion of vocational training institutes in industrial areas is also underway.
In the Auto and EV sector, Vision Group members highlighted the need for a network of dry ports and more EV charging stations across the state.
Patil noted that the Tata Group is manufacturing EV buses in Dharawada for nationwide supply. Plans for mini excavator production and export facilitation were also discussed, along with the establishment of a testing facility for two-wheeler EVs.
For the Green Energy sector, the group emphasised the need for a suitable policy on battery-based energy storage and the establishment of data centres.
Patil assured that the government will seriously consider all suggestions and respond positively.
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