UGC to Host Central Zone Conference Under VIKAS 2025 at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University on July 4

UGC to Host Central Zone Conference Under VIKAS 2025 at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University on July 4

UGC will organize the Central Zone Conference under the VIKAS 2025 initiative on July 4 at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya, focusing on NEP 2020 reforms, industry-academia collaboration, and skill-based education.

UGC Announces One-Day Central Zone Conference under VIKAS 2025 on July 4 in Ayodhya

Ayodhya, June 29, 2025: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has officially announced the second conference under the VIKAS 2025 initiative—“Venturing into Industry Knowledge, Apprenticeship, and Skilling”—for the Central Zone. The one-day conference will be hosted at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya, on July 4, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM onwards.

Key Agenda: Strengthening Industry-Academia Linkage Under NEP 2020

The event aims to bring together experts, academicians, and industry professionals to deliberate on crucial reforms outlined under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, particularly focusing on experiential learning, skill integration, and digital modules.

Highlights of the Conference:

• 🤝 Industry-Academia Connect: Strengthening partnerships between higher education institutions (HEIs) and industries to bridge skill gaps.
• 🎓 Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programmes: Practical insights on how HEIs can implement apprenticeship-integrated learning effectively.
• 💻 SWAYAM Plus Modules: Exploring the vast potential of digital and online learning platforms for diverse learners.
• 🏭🏛️ Co-Creating Curriculum & Skilling: Collaborative strategies for developing curricula that align with local and industry demands.
• 👩‍💻 Faculty as Skill Enablers: Empowering educators with tools and strategies for hands-on, skill-based teaching.
• 📍 Local Industry Focus: Adapting higher education skill strategies to regional economic needs and local employment trends.

About VIKAS 2025

VIKAS 2025 is a visionary initiative by UGC aimed at transforming Indian higher education by embedding industry exposure, apprenticeship opportunities, and skilling modules into the core academic structure of universities and autonomous colleges. The project is a key step toward realizing the goals of NEP 2020, with a strong focus on employability and real-world learning.

Event Details at a Glance:

• Event Name: UGC One-Day Central Zone Conference – VIKAS 2025
• Date: 4th July 2025
• Time: From 10:00 AM onwards
• Venue: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya
• Organized by: University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India

This conference promises to be a pivotal platform for academic institutions in the Central Zone to engage with policy implementation, share best practices, and align curricula with modern workforce needs. Faculty members, institutional heads, and academic leaders are expected to participate actively in shaping the future of higher education through this transformative dialogue.

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📢 UGC’s Central Zone Conference under #VIKAS2025 is happening on July 4 at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya!
🎓 Focus on NEP 2020, apprenticeship, skill-based learning, SWAYAM Plus & industry-academia connect
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