Why is it in the news?

• Launched by the Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
• Organized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.

Program Focus

• A two-week online teacher training program.
• Aims to enhance the capacity of faculty members in higher educational institutions.
• Focuses on eight thematic areas:
• Holistic and Multidisciplinary Education
• Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)
• Academic Leadership
• Governance and Management
• Higher Education and Society
• Research and Development
• Skill Development
• Student Diversity and Inclusive Education
• Information and Communication Technology
• UGC has established a dedicated portal for faculty members to register for capacity-building programs.
• The program also includes renaming Human Resource Development Centres (HRDCs) as Madan Mohan Malaviya Teachers Training Centre.

Significance

• Aims to foster innovative teaching methods and enhance institutional facilities in higher education.
• Focuses on improving the quality of teacher training and developing leadership skills among educators.
• Aligns with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) to enhance the quality of education in India.