NEP is a framework rooted in Constitutional values: UGC Chairman

Prof. Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, Chairman of the University Grants Commission, presents the Gold Medal at the 9th Annual Convocation of REVA University in Bengaluru on Friday. Dr. P. Shyama Raju, Chancellor, Mr. Umesh. S. Raju, Pro-Chancellor and other dignitaries are also seen.

The National Education Policy (NEP-2020) exemplifies the Indian Constitution’s commitment to equity and inclusivity, providing students from disadvantaged groups better access to high-quality education, aligning with Article 41, said Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar, Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Prof. Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, Chairman of the University Grants Commission, presents the Gold Medal at the 9th Annual Convocation of REVA University in Bengaluru on Friday. Dr. P. Shyama Raju, Chancellor, Mr. Umesh. S. Raju, Pro-Chancellor and other dignitaries are also seen.

Delivering his address at the 9^th annual convocation of REVA University on Friday (November 29), he said, “NEP is a framework rooted in constitutional values, aiming to reform India’s education system to build a progressive, inclusive, and sustainable future.”

He further discussed how various government initiatives like the PM Vidya Lakshmi Scheme, PM Internship Scheme, and the One Nation One Subscription scheme are shaping the future of education. He urged educational institutions to integrate these schemes into their systems.

Prof. Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, Chairman of the University Grants Commission, Dr. P. Shyama Raju, Chancellor, REVA University; Mr. Umesh. S. Raju, Pro-Chancellor, REVA University and other dignitaries with the Gold Medalists at the 9th Annual Convocation of REVA University in Bengaluru on Friday.

The UGC Chairman also highlighted India’s linguistic diversity and the importance of education in one’s mother tongue. “Research has proven that learning in the mother tongue significantly enhances educational outcomes,” he stated.

P. Shyama Raju, Chancellor of REVA University, presided over the convocation. In this convocation, 4,537 students, including Ph.D scholars received their degrees.

This included 3,311 undergraduates, 1,156 postgraduates, and 70 Ph.D students. Furthermore, 66 exceptional graduates and postgraduates were awarded gold medals.