{"id":8896,"date":"2023-10-17T07:15:50","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T07:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/naac-workshop-2023-empowering-higher-education-with-skill-integrated-curriculum\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T12:39:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T07:09:26","slug":"naac-workshop-2023-empowering-higher-education-with-skill-integrated-curriculum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/naac-workshop-2023-empowering-higher-education-with-skill-integrated-curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"NAAC Workshop 2023: Empowering Higher Education with Skill-Integrated Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"1081\">On <strong data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"685\">16th October 2023<\/strong>, a pivotal workshop titled <strong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"779\">\u201cWorkshop on Skill Integrated Curriculum for Higher Education\u201d<\/strong> was organized by <strong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"815\">NAAC Bengaluru<\/strong> at the <strong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"885\">Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bengaluru<\/strong>. The workshop brought together eminent education leaders, policymakers, and academic professionals to deliberate on strategies for integrating skill development within higher education curricula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1228\">The event commenced with a prayer to <strong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1141\">Goddess Sarasvati<\/strong> and the traditional <strong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1186\">lighting of the lamp<\/strong>, symbolizing knowledge and enlightenment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1280\"><strong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1280\">Distinguished Guests and Inaugural Session<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1346\">The workshop was graced by prominent figures in Indian education:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1676\">\n<li data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1507\">\n<p data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1507\"><strong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1393\">Dr. Nirmaljeet Singh Kalsi, IAS (Retd.)<\/strong>, Chairperson, National Council for Vocational Education &amp; Training (NCVET), Government of India \u2013 <strong data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1507\">Chief Guest<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1631\">\n<p data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1631\"><strong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1538\">Dr. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe<\/strong>, Chairman, National Educational Technology Forum (NETF), NAAC, and NBA \u2013 <strong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1631\">Keynote Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1676\">\n<p data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1676\"><strong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1660\">Mr. Ganesan Kannabiran<\/strong>, Director, NAAC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1982\">In his keynote address, <strong data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1730\">Dr. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe<\/strong> emphasized the importance of enhancing <strong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1801\">quality in higher education<\/strong> and the critical role of <strong data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1844\">accreditation<\/strong> in driving institutional development. He stressed the need for aligning curriculum design with evolving national and global expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2038\"><strong data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2038\">Empowering Education Through Skill Integration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2286\">Chief Guest <strong data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2064\">Dr. Kalsi<\/strong> delivered a compelling session on how integrating <strong data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2152\">skill development into curriculum<\/strong> can redefine the purpose and outcome of higher education in India. He illustrated how this transformation could prepare students for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2410\">\n<li data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2332\">\n<p data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2332\"><strong data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2312\">Gainful employment<\/strong> in global markets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2365\">\n<p data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2365\"><strong data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2363\">Entrepreneurial ventures<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2410\">\n<p data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2410\"><strong data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2410\">Public service and development sectors<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2790\">Dr. Kalsi elaborated on frameworks for designing and delivering <strong data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2509\">skill-based curriculum models<\/strong> that not only foster employability but also contribute to the <strong data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2602\">socio-economic development<\/strong> of the nation. His session was highly interactive and concluded with a robust <strong data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2688\">Q&amp;A<\/strong> session where participants engaged in thoughtful dialogue on implementation challenges and solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2926\">The workshop concluded with a formal <strong data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2847\">vote of thanks<\/strong>, marking the end of a productive day of academic exchange and vision-building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"2952\"><strong data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"2952\">Conclusion:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"3341\">The <strong data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"2979\">NAAC Workshop 2023<\/strong> at ISEC Bengaluru served as a powerful platform for rethinking how <strong data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3087\">Indian higher education institutions<\/strong> can evolve through <strong data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3134\">skill-oriented learning<\/strong>. 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