Expand faculty development programme to every varsity and college: Governor

Patna: Governor-cum-chancellor Syed Ata Hasnain has called for expanding Lok Bhavan’s faculty development programme to every university and college in the state, while directing officials to make its subsequent phases more effective.Reviewing the first phase on Tuesday, Governor expressed satisfaction with the positive feedback but stressed that the initiative must translate into tangible improvements in teaching quality and academic standards.Launched on Sept 27, the programme’s first phase concludes on Wednesday. It has exposed teachers across state universities and constituent colleges to emerging and critical subjects, including artificial intelligence (AI), information and communication technology (ICT), research, Indian knowledge tradition, sustainable development goals, economy and environment.The initiative seeks to strengthen teachers’ professional competence, encourage innovation in classroom teaching and create a better academic environment for students. Eminent academicians from national and state-level institutions have guided the participants.The programme has been implemented with significant contributions from UGC Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centres at Patna University and Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Muzaffarpur, IIT-Patna and Central University of South Bihar, Gaya. Governor’s adviser Binod Kumar Tripathi coordinated the initiative.Hasnain commended the participating institutions, academicians and officials for the programme’s successful execution. The review meeting was attended by Governor’s additional chief secretary Deepak Kumar Singh, directors of the participating teacher-training centres and other Lok Bhavan officials.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Patna | Silver Rate in Patna | Bank Holidays in Patna | Public Holidays in Patna | Patna AQI | Weather in Patna | Petrol Price in Patna | Diesel Price in Patna | CNG Price in Patna | LPG Price in PatnaStay updated with the latest Patna news. Download the TOI App.