Keynote Speakers Emphasize Skill Development, Flexibility, and Digital Integration as Core to NEP Implementation
New Delhi: Highlighting education’s pivotal role in nation-building, MERI and ICSSR jointly organized a national seminar titled “NEP 2020/2025: A Pathway to Viksit Bharat 2047,” aimed at exploring how NEP can accelerate India’s progress toward becoming a developed nation.
The inaugural session began with a lamp-lighting ceremony invoking Goddess Saraswati, followed by the National Anthem and guest felicitation. Eminent speakers, including Prof. (Dr.) Lalit Aggarwal (Vice President, MERI), Prof. (Dr.) R.K. Mittal (Vice Chancellor, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University), and Shri J.K. Dadoo (Retd. IAS), emphasized the importance of education, innovation, and inclusive growth in realizing the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. The session concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Dr. Deepshikha Kalra, Dean, MERI.
In his keynote address, Shri J.K. Dadoo highlighted flexibility, skill-based learning, and technology integration as key to educational transformation. He urged educators to connect theory with practice and embrace reform to build a modern, future-ready India envisioned in the NEP.
Technical sessions led by Prof. (Dr.) Durgesh Tripathi and Dr. Awa Shukla explored topics such as digital education, media studies, artificial intelligence, and neural networks. Day two featured keynote addresses by Prof. (Dr.) Praveen Chandra and Dr. Sarita Jain, who spoke on NEP’s focus on creativity, critical thinking, digital integration, and teacher empowerment through platforms like DIKSHA and SWAYAM.
The seminar concluded with a Valedictory and Certificate Distribution Ceremony, acknowledging the contributions of all participants. The event reaffirmed MERI’s commitment to academic excellence, research, and bridging the gap between academia and industry.
