The two-day Visitor’s Conference hosted by Rashtrapati Bhavan concluded on Tuesday after with a focus on education for sustainable development.
More than 150 heads of higher educational institutions (HEIs) such as IITs, NITs, IISERs, NIPERs, and Central Universities were present at the conference, to deliberate on the strengthening and smooth implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Five different groups also deliberated on such broad themes as international cooperation in education as part of G20 efforts, diversity and inclusivity in nation’s premier HEIs, and plans of action for Amrit Kaal.
President Droupadi Murmu was the host of the Visitor’s Conference.
Stressing the effective implementation of UPI and Digital India schemes, the president pointed out that today 46 per cent of all digital transactions in the world are made in India.
The President also stressed the need for sensitivity and awareness for students’ mental and physical health.
More than 150 Heads of Educational Institutions such as IITs, NITs, IISERs, NIPER, Central Universities among others attended the Visitor’s Conference
Initiatives under NEP, like NCrF and NRF will become a benchmark for the world, especially the Global South.
