Patna University launches two refresher courses for teachers

PATNA: The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) of Patna University (PU) on Monday kicked off two refresher courses for the newly-appointed teachers of different colleges and universities in the state.
While one course is meant for teachers of Maithili, the other one is a short-term course on gender sensitization. Inaugurating the Maithili refresher course, former head of PU Maithili department Indra Kant Jha regretted that despite its rich culture and literature the subject of Maithili is not attracting the modern youths. He said that with the inclusion of Maithili in the 8th schedule of Indian Constitution, the subject may be offered by students aspiring for Civil Services examinations conducted by the UPSC or BPSC.
Jha traced the history of the valuable contribution of subject teachers in the academic growth of PU and expressed the hope that the refresher course would enrich the knowledge of teachers in the subject. He called upon the participants to motivate the students to take interest in literary activities and serve the cause of Maithili.
PU humanities’ faculty dean Tarun Kumar eulogized the glorious culture of Mithila and the richness of Maithili language and literature. He stressed the need of preserving the folk art and literature of Mithila.
PU students’ welfare dean Anil Kumar and Patna Science College principal Raj Kishore Prasad also expressed their views on the subject.
HRDC director Atul Aditya Pandey said that altogether 43 teachers from different colleges will be attending the refresher course till September 3. Course coordinator Aruna Chaudhary welcomed the participants and outlined the significance of the refresher course.
The short-term online refresher course on gender sensitization was inaugurated by PU pro-vice-chancellor Ajay Kumar Singh.