To actively involve students in the transformation of higher education and promote understanding of ongoing reforms, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced a new initiative titled 'NEP SAARTHI – Student Ambassador for Academic Reforms in Transforming Higher Education in India'.
The program is designed to empower students to take a leading role in spreading awareness about the National Education Policy (NEP) and encouraging their peers to participate in its implementation. By doing so, NEP SAARTHI aims to build a strong community of student ambassadors who will contribute meaningfully to reshaping the educational landscape of the country.
Objectives:
To create awareness and promote the initiatives of NEP 2020 among students on campus.
To encourage and motivate students to actively participate in implementing the NEP 2020 initiatives.
To establish a feedback mechanism for the UGC to understand the impact of NEP 2020 initiatives on students and address their concerns, if any.
Roles and Responsibilities of NEP SAARTHI
Work as an ambassador to promote NEP 2020.
Conduct awareness drives about the various initiatives of NEP 2020 every semester in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
To organise the activities (debates, discussions, competitions, quizzes, and Nukkad natakas) as per the UGC NEP SAARTHIs activity Calendar and other activities as asked by the UGC from time to time.
Disseminate information regarding NEP 2020 through Posters, Social Media campaigns, other media, and NEP helpdesk in the HEI events.
Establish meaningful dialogue among students, faculty members, and administrators of the HEIs.
Prepare brief notes on each NEP initiative for display on campus and submit them online to the UGC.
Attend relevant online programmes organized by the UGC.
Collect feedback from students to improve the implementation of NEP 2020 in the prescribed format.