According to the higher education regulatory body, students must be involved in putting NEP 2020 into action because they are at the hub of these revolutionary reforms.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to launch the “NEP SAARTHI”- Student Ambassador for Academic Reforms in Transforming Higher Education. The aim of the initiative is to involve students in the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, official sources said.
The higher education regulator said that students are the center of these transformative reforms, and it is equally crucial that they are involved in implementing NEP 2020.
Key Highlights
Number of NEP SAARTHI:300
Nomination Criteria: Students who are currently undergoing higher education at various levels can participate in this initiative. Students pursuing certificate/diploma/undergraduate/ postgraduate degree.
The nominated students are expected to have outstanding personalities, possess excellent communication skills, organizational capabilities for conducting outreach programs, creativity, sense of responsibility along with being a team leader.
As per UGC, nominations will be sought from the Vice-Chancellors, Directors, and Principals of HEIs and eminent academicians. Each university may nominate up to 3 students to be considered as NEP SAARTHI, along with a brief write-up justifying the nominations based on the nominations, UGC will select 300 NEP SAARTHI among the nominees.
Timeline for Announcement
- Inviting Nominations: May 2023
- Deadline for receiving Nominations: June 2023
- Deadline for receiving Nominations: June 2023
- Announcement of NEP SAARTHIs: July 2023
- Orientation of NEP SAARTHIs: July 2023
(Source: OTV News)
