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UGC-HRDC, University of Kashmir (KU) collaborated with the UGC and Indian Knowledge Systems Division, Ministry of Education (MoE) on Monday and inaugurated a six-day short-term training programme on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)
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New Delhi: The University Grants Commission-Human Resource Development Centre (UGC-HRDC), University of Kashmir (KU) collaborated with the University Grants Commission and Indian Knowledge Systems Division, Ministry of Education (MoE) on Monday and inaugurated a six-day short-term training programme on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) at the varsity’s main campus.
The Registrar of the University of Kashmir, Dr Nisar Ahmad Mir, who was the chief guest on occasion, spoke about the relevance of such programmes in diversifying our cultural values and further said, “This initiative is the first-of-its-kind on the campus on the direction of Honble Vice chancellor Prof Nilofer Khan, that will connect the teaching fraternity with the past and will help them realise the potential of our rich culture.”
He also quoted that, “Through such types of programmes, we can understand the diverse intellectual activities of our nation,” and added that the centre (UGC-HRDC) is playing an active role in the university by bringing teaching and research to align with international standards. The programme will guide the faculties regarding the components in the academic endeavour of a student.
Director UGC-HRDC, Prof Mushtaq Ahmad Darzi, spoke on the programme's importance in exposing the participants to the indigenous cultural roots. Mentioning the structural framework of the programme, including the themes to be covered during the six days, Prof Mushtaq highlighted the role of HRDC in elevating the teaching standards of higher education departments across India.
Faculty Training Programme (FTP) Coordinator, IKS, MoE, Anurag Deshpandey briefed the participants about introducing the Indian Knowledge Systems to the higher education teaching fraternity.
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