The Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT-A), one of India’s premier institutes for higher education and research is all set to implement New Education Policy (NEP) from the current session 2023–2024 as per government guidelines for NEP curriculum.
This was announced by Director IIIT-A Prof Mukul Sharad Sutaone while addressing the IIIT-A teaching fraternity in the administrative building auditorium here on Wednesday.
Addressing all IIIT-A teachers at an Upgrade Session on NEP, the director said the institute aimed to align the curriculum offered at IIIT-A with the holistic goals outlined in the NEP.
“The NEP, a landmark policy introduced by the Government of India, advocates a comprehensive and transformative approach to education. Emphasising competency-based learning, multidisciplinary education and skill development, NEP aims to nurture well-rounded individuals capable of contributing meaningfully to society,” he added.
“With the indispensable support of faculty members and domain experts, IIIT Allahabad has worked diligently to revise its curriculum to align with the NEP guidelines. The new curriculum brings forth an innovative learning framework, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education encompassing various disciplines,” he added.
In his presentation he mentioned that NEP recommendations on Flexible and Empowering Education System i.e. Multi- Entry- Multi- Exit (ME-ME) Model with Multi/Inter/Trans-Disciplinary Approach in Curriculum Design, with novel pedagogy. The IIIT-A has initiated development of NEP-Inspired and Learning-Outcome based Curriculum-(LOBC).
Director apprised the teachers that the Visitor and President of India Draupdi Murmu will address all directors and vice-chancellors during a two-day national conference on NEP implementations by higher education institutions at Rashtrpati Bhawan, New Delhi on July 10 and 11. Thereafter, the prime minister of India will also address all heads of central institutions on NEP at Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagm at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on July 29 and 30.
The IIIT-A had recently organised workshops and witnessed the participation of esteemed educationists, subject matter experts and faculty members from diverse academic backgrounds. Their collective expertise and collaborative efforts played a vital role in shaping an NEP compliant curriculum for IIIT-A. The workshop fostered insightful discussions, encouraging participants to share best practices, pedagogical advancements, and cutting-edge teaching methodologies.
BIZARRE INCIDENT: In a bizarre incident, a 22-year-old man from Kaushambi has accused his 'friend' of forcing him to undergo sex change to solemnise their marriage and abandoning him after a couple of months of living as ‘husband and wife.’ The victim has lodged a complaint against the ‘husband’, his father and uncle under sections 377 (unnatural offence), 406 (criminal breach of trust), 504 (insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the IPC and Section 3 (2) (v) of the SC/ST Act with Kaushambi police accusing them of assaulting him, snatching his money and making casteist remarks. The victim, a resident of Majhiyarai Chak, said he fell in love with another man from Hishambad area of the district in 2016.
The accused forced him to undergo sex change operation after which they solemnised their marriage at a local temple about two years ago.
SP (Kaushambi) Brijesh Kumar Srivastava said “After changing his gender through an operation, they started living as husband and wife. The accused promised the victim that he would never abandon him despite societal and family pressure.”
The accused started neglecting victim and later abandoned him about 2-3 months ago,” Srivastava added. The victim told the police that the ‘husband’ was now not even taking his calls. “The accused’s father and uncle threatened me of dire consequences. I underwent sex change surgery at a cost of Rs 8 lakh and now they have even taken Rs 6 lakh from me that I had earned through singing and dancing over the years,” the victim alleged. The SP said the family members of accused said the victim was a transgender and never underwent any sex change surgery. “When the cops sought the details of hospital from the victim where he had undergone sex change operation, he could not provide details and kept on making excuses. Further probe is on,” Srivastava added.