CUK English Deptt hosts lecture on NEP 2020’s Multidisciplinary Vision

Ganderbal, Sep 8: The Department of English, Central University of Kashmir (CUK), on Monday organised an extension lecture on “NEP 2020: Multidisciplinary Education and Holistic Development” under the patronage of Vice Chancellor Prof. A. Ravinder Nath.

The lecture was delivered by Prof. Hitesh D. Raviya, Head of the Department of English and Vice Dean, Faculty of Arts, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara. Prof. (Dr.) Sandhya Tiwari, Head of the English Department and Dean, School of Languages, CUK, chaired the session.

Prof. Raviya elaborated on the vision and objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, stressing its focus on flexibility, multidisciplinary learning, and holistic student development. Citing ancient Indian universities and the concept of 64 kalaas (arts), he underlined the need to integrate traditional knowledge systems with contemporary education.

He also highlighted NEP 2020’s thrust on regional languages and literatures, including Kashmiri, through translation and curricular inclusion. Dispelling misconceptions, he clarified that the policy does not promote the imposition of Hindi or any single language but seeks to encourage linguistic diversity.

The programme began with a welcome address and felicitation of the guest speaker by Prof. (Dr.) Sandhya Tiwari. Proceedings were conducted by doctoral scholar Eiman G., who also proposed the vote of thanks.

The lecture drew participation from faculty members, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students of the department. Participants described the session as both timely and insightful, offering a deeper understanding of NEP 2020’s transformative potential in shaping the future of higher education in India.