Vice Chancellors’ Conference in Kevadia to Set Roadmap for NEP 2020 and Viksit Bharat@2047 Vision

Kevadia, Gujarat | July 9, 2025 – In a major push to accelerate the transformation of India’s higher education landscape, the Ministry of Education is set to host a two-day Vice Chancellors’ Conference of Central Universities from 10th to 11th July 2025 at Kevadia, Gujarat. The event is a key milestone in the lead-up to the five-year anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

The conference will bring together Vice Chancellors from across India’s Central Universities, alongside Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of State Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, and senior officials from the Ministry. The goal: to evaluate NEP 2020’s progress and craft a future-forward strategy that positions Central Universities as drivers of innovation, equity, and global relevance.

Across two days, the conference will feature ten in-depth thematic sessions, focusing on:

• Future-Ready Curriculum: Implementation of Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes (FYUP) and alignment with the National Higher Education Qualification Framework (NHEQF/NCrF)

• Job-Oriented Learning: Courses designed for the future of work and evolving job roles

• Digital Learning Ecosystem: Emphasis on SWAYAM, SWAYAM Plus, AAPAR, and credit transfer mechanisms

• University Governance: Role of SAMARTH in streamlining academic administration

• Inclusive Education: Promotion of equity and accessibility in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

• Integrated Research & Innovation: Strengthening initiatives like ANRF, Centres of Excellence, PMRF

• Cultural Integration: Education in Bhartiya Bhasha, promotion of Indian Knowledge Systems, and the Bhartiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme

• Globalisation of Education: Advancing the Study in India program and improving global rankings and accreditations

• Faculty Upskilling: Implementation of the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme

• Affordable Access: Tools like PM Vidya Lakshmi and One Nation One Subscription to ensure cost-effective education resources

Top Central Universities to Join the Dialogue

Among the participating institutions are some of India’s most prestigious Central Universities including:

• University of Delhi

• Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

• Central University of Haryana

• Visva-Bharati

• Central University of Rajasthan

• Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU)

• Sikkim University

• National Sanskrit University

• University of Allahabad

• And many more…

The conference is designed to foster peer learning, knowledge exchange, and policy alignment. It aims to prepare universities for upcoming regulatory reforms and ensure their readiness to compete on a global academic platform by 2047.

The event is not just a review, but a strategic planning exercise toward building world-class, inclusive, multidisciplinary universities that reflect India’s rich heritage while embracing the demands of a digital and globalised future.

As India marches towards the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision, this gathering of academic leadership is expected to set the tone for impactful education reforms and lasting institutional change.