MUAA, IQAC host National seminar on "VAC under NEP 2020"
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, April 30 2025: The Manipur University Alumni Association (MUAA) and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IAQC), Manipur University (MU) jointly hosted a 1-day national seminar on "Value-Added Courses Under NEP-2020: Issues and Challenges (NSVAC25)" at Court Hall of the university today.

As per a release issued by Manipur University, the seminar aimed to address issues and challenges in the implementation of value-added courses faced by the university and its affiliated colleges under National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.The seminar was attended by former Prof Gopal Kumar, Niroula Chhetry, Vice-Chancellor of Sikkim State University; Prof Kaberi Saha, Department of Education, Gauhati University; Prof I Gambhir Singh, president MUAA; Prof Premlata Maisnam, Dean, School of Education, MU and Prof A Rajmani Singha, Director, IQAC, MU as presidium members.

The function was also attended by Registrar (blcharge) of MU, Prof Th Binoy Singh and Controller of Examinations, T Shantikumar Singh.

Speaking at the event, Prof Gopal Kumar Niroula Chhetry emphasized the significance of alumni association in higher education institutions and its pivotal role in the growth of a university.

He expressed that value-added courses will help in enhancement of skills among students, encourage healthy competitiveness, industrial exposure and better understanding of culture of Manipur under NEP 2020 as it promotes traditional knowledge.

Highlighting the issues and challenges in the implementation of Value-Added Courses (VAC), Prof Kaberi Saha outlined various strategies including pedagogy and psychology strategies, explaining the importance of understanding these aspects in the framing of VAC curriculum.

Prof Premlata Maisnam expressed that in a fast changing world, theoretical knowledge with skills will enhance employability of students and value-added courses will facilitate career opportunities and personal development of students.

Prof A Rajmani Singha expressed that VAC plays a transformative role in today's education, enabling experiential learning among students, fostering industry-academia linkages, upskilling the graduates and postgraduates students, and preparing them for the job market.

Prof I Gambhir Singh stressed on the role of teachers in inculcating values among students, moulding theta with positive behaviours, instilling good thoughts and actions, leaving them an impact on students.

Prof Ch Ibohal Singh, general secretary, MUA delivered the welcome address while the vote of thanks was proposed by Dr Nambram Amulkumar, convener, NSVAC25.Prof Gopal Kumar Niroula Chhetry released a book of abstracts consisting of 18 research papers on the theme during the inaugural function.

The seminar was attended by professors from various affiliated colleges of Manipur University and research scholars, faculty members, officials of the university, and members of MUAA.

An Annual General Body Meeting of MUAA was held before the inaugural function of the national seminar.

Several meeting agenda including annual account statement, annual report, and approaches to membership drive were presented, and election of new office bearer for 2025-27 was also conducted during the meeting.

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