One Week Colloquium/FDP on NEP 2020: Revolutionizing Indian Education in Collaboration with Amity & Integral University, Lucknow
One Week Online Colloquium/FDP | April 14–19, 2025 | Event Recap
🔬 Chairperson: Dr. R.P. Tripathi, Former Chief Scientist, CSIR-CDRI
🎯 Overview
Exploring the Future of Indian Education: A Week of Insight, Innovation, and Impact
From April 14–19, 2025, Kaustav’s Careerica (DPIIT-recognized edtech venture committed to strategic career development and education transformation), successfully conducted this landmark National-level Colloquium-cum-Faculty Development Programme (FDP) titled “NEP 2020: Revolutionizing Indian Education – Opportunities and Challenges (NEP 2020-RIEOC)” in collaboration with Amity University, Lucknow and Integral University, Lucknow.
This national academic initiative aimed to dissect the evolving landscape of Indian education under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The week-long program brought together experts, educators, and policy influencers to explore reforms in pedagogy, institutional structure, governance, and capacity building in line with NEP goals.
🧩 Key Themes Covered
- Vocational education and entrepreneurship integration
- Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) and curriculum flexibility
- Teacher education, autonomy, and capacity building
- Challenges and opportunities in NEP 2020 implementation
- EdTech, assessment reforms, and India’s global education strategy
- Inclusive education and cross-sectoral capacity development (Environment & Health)
🎙️ Distinguished Speakers Included
The colloquium featured eminent educationists and policy experts, including:
- Prof. Lalta Prasad – Banaras Hindu University
- Prof. Alok Pandya – IGNTU, Amarkantak
- Prof. Sheo K. Mishra – IGNTU, Amarkantak
- Prof. Anil K. Kruthiventhi – Central University of Tamil Nadu
- Prof. G.P. Singh – SRM University, Sikkim
- Prof. V.P. Sharma – IITR, Lucknow
Each session included expert insights, national-level policy alignment discussions, and interactive Q&A segments to encourage academic reflection and institutional implementation.
📊 Outcomes & Impact
- 50+ participants from different universities of India.
- Enhanced understanding of NEP 2020 implementation strategies and institutional reforms
- Strengthened capacity among faculty for curriculum planning, governance, and inclusive education practices
- Professional development recognized under API/APAR and CAS criteria
- High participant satisfaction, with 95% rating the event as “highly valuable” for professional growth and policy engagement.
🏁 Conclusion
The NEP 2020-RIEOC Colloquium/FDP concluded with a strong call to action for educational institutions to embrace innovation, inclusion, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The initiative highlighted Kaustav’s Careerica’s continued commitment to policy-aligned academic development and its role in shaping the future of education across India and beyond.
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Six days of expert-led sessions, discussions, and Q&A forums
Day 3: 16th April 2025
Day 6: 19th April 2025
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