Day 1 FDP – Inaugural Session Empowering Education, Shaping the Future

11 Aug 2025

Empowering Education, Shaping the Future

With a commitment to transforming education through innovation, Sharda University Agra inaugurated its 5-Day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Reimagining Teaching–Learning: Innovative Methods for OBE & NEP 2020 Implementation.” The programme is organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) under the dynamic leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Jayanthi Ranjan, Vice Chancellor, and Prof. (Dr.) Saket Jeswani, Director, IQAC.

Bringing together academic leaders and educational reformers, the inaugural session created an inspiring platform where policy met practice, converting the principles of NEP 2020 and Outcome-Based Education (OBE) into implementable strategies for real-world classrooms.

Inaugural Session Highlights:

Dr. Sunil Rai, President, UPES Dehradun & Advisor, Sharda University Greater Noida, served as the Guest of Honour. He shared valuable insights on building innovation-driven institutions and preparing for global academic rankings and accreditation.
Dr. Avadhesh Khare, Chief Advisor to the Chairman, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur & Advisor, Quantum University, Uttarakhand, delivered the Keynote Address. He explored NEP-driven pedagogical innovations, Blooms Taxonomy, and CO-PO alignment as key pillars of modern curriculum design.
Dr. Sarvesh Chandra, Former Professor of Civil Engineering, IIT Kanpur, discussed the philosophy behind OBE and emphasized the role of feedback systems in ensuring continuous academic improvement.

Key Takeaways from Day 1:

NEP 2020 is more than a policy—it is a strategic shift toward transforming educational practices to better serve learners and society.
Outcome-Based Education (OBE) promotes clarity, accountability, and learner-centricity through measurable learning outcomes.
Faculty adaptability, innovation, and readiness to adopt new technologies are critical for successful implementation.
Continuous feedback mechanisms are essential to ensure teaching effectiveness and academic quality enhancement.

With active participation from distinguished academicians and faculty members across disciplines—both in-person and online—Day 1 set a powerful tone for the upcoming sessions, promising a journey of collaborative learning, academic excellence, and pedagogical transformation.