UGC Has Launched “NEP SAARTHI” at Campuses of HEIs to Promote NEP 2020

By ASMA News Network Last updated May 29, 2023

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The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a significant reform that seeks to change the Indian educational system by emphasizing quality, equity, and access. Convergence and cooperation among various regulatory agencies, the Union and State Governments, and higher education institutions (HEIs) are driving forces behind the implementation of the NEP 2020.

University Grants Commission (UGC), being the leading organization to implement NEP 2020, calls for collective contribution and commitment from all key stakeholders, such as Vice Chancellors/ Directors/ Principals of Universities/ Institutions and Colleges and, most importantly, students to promote the NEP 2020.

To enhance students’ participation and make them aware of the various reforms of the higher education system, the UGC is launching the “NEP SAARTHI” at campuses of HEIs. The initiative will bring together students as active participants in the implementation of the NEP 2020.

What are the Objective ?

To create awareness and promote the initiatives of NEP 2020 among students on campus
To encourage and motivate students to actively participate in implementing the NEP 2020 initiatives
To establish a feedback mechanism for the UGC to understand the impact of NEP 2020 initiatives on students and address their concerns.
The total number of NEP SAARTHI will be 300.

Who Can File Nomination?

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 an outstanding personality, possess excellent communication skills, organizational capabilities for conducting outreach programmes, creativity, sense of responsibility along with being a team leader.

How to file the Nomination ?

UGC will seek nominations from the Vice Chancellors, Directors, and Principals of HEIs and eminent academicians
Each university may nominate upto 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
UGC will announce the NEP SAARTHIs and communicate to the students
NEP SAARTHI will be oriented and guided to carry out their roles effectively by the UGC in a hybrid mode

Timeline for Announcement:

Inviting Nominations: May 2023
Deadline for receiving Nominations: June 2023
Announcement of NEP SAARTHIs: July 2023
Orientation of NEP SAARTHIs: July 2023

Felicitation of the NEP SAARTHI:

Recognition by UGC as “NEP SAARTHI” and “Certificate of Recognition” to be awarded
Mention on UGC’s official social media handles
Invitation to all relevant online events organised by the UGC
Opportunity to publish an article in UGC Newsletter

Role of NEP SAARTHI:

Work as an ambassador to promote NEP 2020
Create awareness regarding NEP 2020
Disseminate information regarding NEP 2020
Promote NEP 2020 initiatives on social media
Collect feedback from students to improve the implementation of NEP 2020
Provide guidance to students and other stakeholders regarding NEP 2020 initiatives and how they can benefit from them

Responsibilities of NEP SAARTHI

Organize awareness drives regarding the latest NEP initiatives
Connect with student groups
Establish meaningful dialogue among students, faculty members, administrators and the UGC.
Prepare brief notes on each NEP initiative for display on campus
Plan events, debates, discussions, competitions, quizzes, Nukkads, Chaupals
Initiate social media activities or campaigns
Set up NEP help desks at college fests