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Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
DDUGU hosts nat'l meet to mark 5 years of NEP
Gorakhpur: Marking the fifth anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University (DDUGU), in collaboration with Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), organised a one-day national workshop on 'NEP 2020: Resolutions, Efforts, and Challenges' at Shri Gorakhnath Research Centre on Sunday. The event brought together vice-chancellors of eight universities, directors of two research institutes, and around 200 delegates from across the country. The workshop, conducted in four sessions, aimed to clear doubts among students and teachers, address implementation challenges, and outline strategies for achieving the policy's objectives. In a significant outcome, Gorakhpur University signed MoUs with Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Acharya Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology, Maa Vindhyavasini University, and Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Divyang State University. Highlighting Gorakhpur's historical association with the policy, ABVP national president Prof Rajsharan Shahi said, "The 32-page dissent note by Mahant Digvijaynath on the then education policy draft laid the foundation of today's NEP — a policy rooted in the Indian mind and proud of its identity." DDUGU Vice-Chancellor Prof Poonam Tandon said Uttar Pradesh was the first state to adopt the NEP after 2020, despite Covid pandemic. "The positive outcomes are visible, and we will continue leading its implementation," she said. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
DDU Gorakhpur university, ABVP mark 5 years of NEP 2020 with national workshop
Gorakhpur (UP), Aug 10 (PTI) Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, in collaboration with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Sunday organised a national workshop to mark five years of the National Education Policy, 2020. The one-day workshop, titled 'NEP 2020: Resolutions, Efforts, and Challenges", was held at the Shri Gorakhnath Research Centre and saw the participation of vice-chancellors of eight universities, directors of two research institutes and around 200 delegates from across the country, the ABVP said in a statement. In the inaugural session, ABVP national president Professor Rajsharan Shahi said the National Education Policy (NEP) drew inspiration from Gorakhpur, citing a 32-page note of dissent on the draft of the then education policy presented by Mahant Digvijaynath. 'The current NEP is the education policy of the Indian mind, where our identity is embraced with pride," he said. Gorakhpur University Vice-Chancellor Professor Poonam Tandon said it was time to review the direction for effective implementation of the NEP. She said Uttar Pradesh was the first state to adopt the policy in 2020 despite the COVID-19 challenges, and positive outcomes were now visible. In the valedictory session, ABVP national secretary Ankit Shukla emphasised the need for effective implementation of the policy. Earlier, Deen Dayal Upadhyay University, Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Acharya Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology, Maa Vindhyavasini University and Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Divyang State University reached a consensus on several academic issues and signed a memorandum of understanding. PTI COR NAV OZ OZ (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Yogi to attend DDU University Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Gorakhpur: Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University , established in 1950 as Uttar Pradesh's first state university post-Independence, will celebrate its Platinum Jubilee on Apr 30. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend the event as chief guest. For him, the occasion holds personal significance—his spiritual predecessor, Mahant Digvijaynath , played pivotal role in founding the university . Mahant Digvijaynath, then head of the Goraksha Peeth, founded the Maharana Pratap Education Council in 1932. Long before the university plan took shape, he had already established two degree colleges under MPEC. When the govt sought assets worth Rs 50 lakh to approve the university, Digvijaynath donated both colleges—valued at Rs 42 lakh. Pradeep Kumar Rao of Maharana Pratap College noted that 11 of the original 18 members of the university's founding committee were from MPEC, underlining its foundational role. On Wednesday, Yogi will also lay foundation stone for a 1,500-seat auditorium named after Mahant Digvijaynath—a tribute to the visionary who helped turn Gorakhpur into a higher education hub. tnn
