The objectives of Induction Training Program are four-fold -- quality, motivation, training and advancement of knowledge. These four-fold objectives are not separate but interconnected. In the present era, a successful teacher needs temperament for quality teaching and research, constant motivation, timely training and advancement of capacity and contemporary dimensions of knowledge. Only capable teachers can make their institutions to have better ranks in national ranking. The vice chancellor of HNB Garhwal Central University, Professor Annpurna Nautiyal said this while speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural session of one month induction training programme organised by the Faculty Development Centre under Pundit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission for Teachers and Teachings (PMMMNMTT) scheme of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, at the Academic Activity Centre in Chauras Campus of the university. The programme being held from May 15 to June 13 is being attended by Higher Education teachers of 16 institutes from across the country.
Speaking as the guest of honour, the dean of student welfare in the university, professor PS Rana emphasised the need for training to maintain discipline among the students.
Faculty Development Centre assistant director Rahul Kunwar Singh, speaking on the concept and objectives of the programme said that the major objectives of the training programme have been formulated to disseminate not only theoretical aspects in teaching. The programme is designed to develop a vision for the holistic development of the teachers.
While presiding over the inaugural session, the Faculty Development Centre director professor Indoo Pandey Khanduri highlighted the need for such training programmes. She made it clear that induction training programme has greater academic value than merely being a condition for confirmation/promotions under career advancement scheme of University Grants Commission. The programme is designed to make teachers aware of their roles, responsibilities, university structure, teaching pedagogy, innovative researches, knowledge of emerging areas in research ventures, teaching enhancement through the parameters of Internal Quality Assurance Cell and National Assessment and Accreditation Council.