Sonepat, Feb 25, 2025 – SRM University, in collaboration with UGC-MMTTC, JNV University Jodhpur, successfully concluded its Online Faculty Development Program (FDP) on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The program culminated with a valedictory function, where distinguished academicians shared their insights on the policy’s implementation and impact.
The event commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Vijay Kumar Singh, Dean, Faculty of Law, followed by an introduction to the FDP by Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Kumar Dubey, Director, UGC-MMTTC HRDC, JNV University, Jodhpur. The valedictory address was delivered by Professor Madan Mohan Goel, propounder of the Needonomics School of Thought, on the topic “Navigating NEP Challenges: A Needonomics Approach to Stakeholder Concerns.”
Prof. Goel emphasized that understanding NEP 2020 as an invention and implementing it as an innovation is crucial for achieving Viksit Bharat (Developed India). He stressed that all stakeholders must be both mindful and impactful in this transformative journey. Encouraging educators to take a proactive role in shaping the future of education, he urged teachers to become street-SMART academic leaders, where SMART stands for Simple, Moral, Action-oriented, Responsive, and Transparent.
Highlighting the importance of Needo-governance in institutional management, Prof. Goel stressed the necessity of integrating Spiritual Intelligence (SI) alongside Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academic leadership. He advocated for a Gita-based Needonomics approach, describing it as a commonsense strategy essential for holistic education.
Addressing key challenges in implementing NEP 2020, Prof. Goel underscored the need to transform careless and cared-less individuals into careful ones and to channelize the energy of youth from being useless and used-less to useful assets, particularly in the context of overpopulation.
He further emphasized that while face-to-face teaching is essential for wisdom, online education should be viewed as a complementary tool rather than a substitute for classroom learning. To enhance the effectiveness of NEP 2020, he urged educators to develop strategies that mitigate the limitations of e-teaching and e-learning.
For the successful implementation of NEP 2020, Prof. Goel advocated for a well-defined Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, which would help address implementation challenges and ensure its long-term success.
The FDP concluded on a high note, leaving participants with valuable insights and a renewed commitment to driving educational innovation in alignment with NEP 2020. Dr. Anjali Dixit, Associate Professor of Law and FDP Coordinator, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all contributors and participants for making the program a success.
