Two-Day National Conference on “Implementation of NEP 2020: Challenges Faced by Private Higher Education Institutions” at Gayatri Vidya Parishad

Visakhapatnam- Indian News Times -A two-day National Conference on “Implementation of NEP 2020: Challenges Faced by Private Higher Education Institutions” is being organized on September 25 and 26, 2026, at Gayatri Vidya Parishad College for Degree and PG Courses (A), affiliated to Andhra University and accredited with an ‘A’ Grade by NAAC, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam. The conference is being organized under the aegis of the Department of Management Studies.

The conference is being conducted under the guidance of Prof. Dr. P. Srinivasa Rao, President and Chief Patron, Gayatri Vidya Parishad. Prof. P.V. Sarma is serving as the Honorary President, while Prof. K.S. Bose, Principal, GVPCDPGC, is the Executive President. Prof. S. Rajani is the Conference Convenor, and Prof. M.S.R. Seshagiri and Prof. K.V.V. Murali Someswara Rao are serving as Co-Convenors.

Prof. P. Somaraju, Secretary, GVP; Sri D. Dakshinamurthy, Vice-President, GVP; Prof. P. Rajaganapathi, Vice-President, GVP; Prof. V.S.R.K. Prasad, Member, GVP; and Prof. P. Venkata Rao, In-charge Registrar, GVPIHLR, are serving as Patrons of the conference.

Dr. Manreet Singh Manna, former Vice-Chancellor of Chandigarh University, Founder Director of SWAYAM, and Founding Executive Director of GCC School, attended the programme as the Chief Guest. The inaugural session of the National Conference was conducted in a grand manner in the presence of Prof. P. Somaraju, Prof. S. Rajani, and Prof. Manreet Singh Manna.

Principal Prof. K.S. Bose elaborated on the origin and evolution of Gayatri Vidya Parishad. Conference Convenor Prof. S. Rajani explained the major objectives of the conference. She highlighted the unique and crucial role of education in the context of NEP 2020 and emphasized the qualities and competencies that students need to develop to excel in today’s competitive world.

The dignitaries then formally inaugurated the conference, marking the beginning of two days of academic deliberations on the implementation of NEP 2020 and the challenges faced by private higher education institutions.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Guest Prof. Manreet Singh Manna stated that NEP 2020 gives priority to student-centric, active, and experiential learning. He explained that one of the key objectives of NEP 2020 is to place students at the centre of educational reforms by recognizing their diverse needs and capabilities, thereby improving learning outcomes, skills, holistic personality development, and future opportunities. He also emphasized the need to further strengthen Industry–Academia Collaboration.

The conference is primarily aimed at identifying and discussing the challenges faced by private higher education institutions in implementing NEP 2020 and exploring possible strategies and solutions. The deliberations will also focus on transforming private higher education institutions into multidisciplinary institutions, strengthening the quality of teaching and research, designing curricula in accordance with industry requirements, and developing research-oriented and technology-enabled educational systems.

The organizers stated that NEP 2020 aims to comprehensively transform the Indian education sector. The policy gives importance to Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability, and Accountability, while promoting multidisciplinary learning, innovation, critical thinking, research, and the holistic development of students.

The National Conference is being attended by Principals, Directors, Deans, Heads of Departments, senior academicians, researchers, faculty members, industry experts, and skill-development professionals. They will engage in extensive academic deliberations on the implementation of NEP 2020, its opportunities and challenges, and possible strategies and solutions for its effective implementation.