Srinagar, June 25: The Government College of Education (GCoE) M A Road Srinagar today hosted a two-day National Conference on the theme “NEP 2020: Innovative Pedagogical Approaches and Evaluation Reforms in Higher Education.
According to a press release, the conference was inaugurated by a renowned educationist and innovator, Prof Dinesh Singh, Chairperson of JK Higher Education Council. Dignitaries from across the country participated in the conference, which, among others, included Prof A Ravinder Nath, Vice-Chancellor of Central University of Kashmir; Prof Umesh Rai, Vice-Chancellor Jammu University; ProfManisha Priyam from National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi; Prof. (Dr.) Yasmeen Ashai, Director of Colleges, J&K; Prof (Dr) Wilayat Rizvi, Registrar Cluster University; Prof (Dr) Syed Nazir Simnani , Principal GDC Bemina; Prof (Dr) Ghulam Jeelani Qurashi Principal SP College and other Faculty members deputed from various colleges and research scholars across J&K also attended the conference. The academicians from Delhi University, TISS Mumbai, Jammu University and Jamia Millia Islamia were also present in the inaugural session.
The Chief Guest, Prof Dinesh Singh, highlighted the real meaning of education in his address saying that true education is when you start hearing the inner drumbeat and march in tune with it. Giving examples of Gandhi, Kabir, Einstein, Mendel, and Milton he also shed light on the importance of deep sprited activities in education.