‘UoM must play an important role in implementing NEP-2020’

Mysuru: As the oldest university in the state, the University of Mysore (UoM) must take the lead in the implementation of the National Education Policy-2020 (NEP-2020), said higher education minister CN Ashwath Narayana on Friday.
The minister, participating in a workshop on ‘NEP-2020’ organised by UoM and the State Higher Education Council, said that the new policy was geared towards the empowerment of the vulnerable sections of society. “It will help improve the quality of government education by facilitating collaboration, partnership and offering online content,” Ashwath Narayana said.
The minister also inaugurated a slew of development projects initiated by UoM such as the Career Hub, hostels for research scholars, the Centre of Excellence and the Hassan Academic Bhavan. He also inaugurated the newly-built first floor of the Kannada Study Centre, constructed using the RUSA grants of Yuvaraja’s College. Ashwath Narayana, who also inaugurated UoM’s constituent colleges in Hettur, Terakanambi and Halli Mysuru, said that the career hub would help 1,000 students get employment.
“Given the huge demand for skilled and talented professionals across the country, the establishment of a career hub is sure to help students. The government has also decided to roll out innovative schemes while ensuring students are imparted quality education,” the minister said.
Suttur Mutt seer Shivarathri Deshikendra Swami, vice-chairman of State Higher Education Council B Thimmegowda were among those present at the event.