One-day workshop on National Institutional Ranking Framework
Stressing the significance of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the role of national rankings in attracting funding from national and international agencies, he advised Vice Chancellors from 12 State universities, officials, deans, and directors for strategic planning, quality data management, and to clear benchmarks to enhance performance.
Addressing the one-day workshop on NIRF at Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University (SKLTGHU), Mulugu, with a focus on how to improve rankings of universities in the State, he said institutions must cultivate Academic Social Responsibility (ASR) on the lines of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
He informed that TGCHE is committed to building capacities, sharing resources, and supporting policies to help universities across the State to improve their national and global standing. Mr. Reddy also explained the need for strengthening research culture, faculty development, skill-based curricula, inclusivity, and brand building to address challenges such as low research output, limited PhD production, and inadequate infrastructure.
At the event, Mr. Reddy joined the Vice Chancellors and the officials and launched MyLOFT (my library on fingertips) mobile application for easy access to library resources on the go.
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