Workshop on Outcome-Based Education under PM-USHA Held at SMVDU

REASI, December 17: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) successfully organized a one-day workshop on Overview of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and Intricacies in Self-Assessment Report (SAR) Preparation under the PM-USHA Scheme, an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India to strengthen the university.

The workshop aimed to enhance the understanding and implementation of OBE frameworks and streamline the preparation of SARs, which is pivotal for achieving and maintaining NBA/NAAC accreditation standards. The event witnessed active participation from faculty members, administrators, and academic leaders, reaffirming SMVDU’s commitment to quality education and its alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 under the able leadership of Prof. Pragati Kumar, Hon’ble Vice-chancellor, SMVDU.

The event commenced with opening remarks by the Dean of Academic Affairs & Coordinator of the Workshop, Prof. Balbir Singh. He emphasized the importance of integrating outcome-based approaches to ensure holistic and skill-oriented education.

The first session of the workshop taken by Prof. A.K. Tandon, Founder Director of Bhagwan Parshuram Institute of Technology (GGSIP University, Delhi (experienced NBA/ NAAC assessor) focussing on the principles and practical applications of OBE. The second sessionwas delivered by Prof. Niranjan Bhattacharya, Director, Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute of Professional Studies (ADGIPS), New Delhi and an accomplished professional in academic quality assurance and accreditation, who shared invaluable insights into the intricacies of SAR preparation.

His talk emphasized the importance of data-driven approaches and institutional transparency in achieving accreditation excellence. The event was managed by Dr, B.B. Jindal (Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, Engg.) as Co-Coordinator and finally concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Shafaq Rasool, (Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, Non-Engg.) as Workshop, organizing secretary. The proceedings of the workshop were carried by Ms. Antriksha Rathore and Ms. Rabiya Tabbassumm Khan of School of Biotechnology.