How can AI help education sector? Vice Chancellors talk it out at varsity conference
Noida: Over 500 vice-chancellors from across the country are taking part at a two-day conference at Amity University to deliberate on educational strategies, emerging technologies, and sustainable campus development.
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the National Conference of Vice-Chancellors on Monday, marking the centenary of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
At the event, he called for a shift from brownfield to greenfield institutions to ensure equitable distribution of educational facilities. "Let's go green and break away from clusterisation in metros and Tier 1 cities," he said, emphasising on affordability and accessibility of quality education.
The conference, themed 'Envisioning Future Higher Education: The Pivotal Role of India', featured intensive discussions on integrating AI, virtual reality, and augmented reality in learning processes. Cyber security, data privacy, and innovative assessment methods were also key focus areas.
AIU president Vinay Kumar Pathak highlighted the education sector's remarkable growth, noting that the budget has more than doubled since 2014 to reach Rs 1.5 lakh crore.
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"With 23 IITs, 20 IIMs, and around 1,200 universities today, the education industry has witnessed a 60% growth in just a decade," he added.
The conference, attended by officials from various ministries and apex bodies like AICTE, NAAC, NDSC, and ICAR, will produce a university action plan. This blueprint will be shared with governors, ministries, and higher education regulatory bodies to guide future policy reforms.
Two plenary sessions also focused on globalisation of higher education, while 10 parallel tracks explored various themes, including sustainable campus development.
At the event, Dhankhar said illegal migrants were straining national resources. "There are millions of illegal migrants in the country and they are making demands on our resources, which in turn is a challenge for national security," he added.
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