Info-pedia : Malviya Mission

Info-pedia : Malviya Mission

Context –

  • The Union Ministry for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship has introduced the Malaviya Mission – Teachers Training Programme, which falls under the University Grants Commission (UGC).
  • This initiative aims to revamp existing teacher capacity-building schemes in higher education.

Objectives:

  • The primary goal of this program is to offer customized training to educators, thereby elevating the quality of higher education.
  • The program will benefit 15 lakh teachers across India through 111 Malaviya Mission centers, formerly known as Human Resource Development Centers (HRDCs).
  • Its objectives also include preparing teachers for the future, enhancing training quality, nurturing leadership abilities, and aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP).

Themes:

  • The program focuses on various themes, such as multidisciplinary education, Indian knowledge systems, academic leadership, and more, with an emphasis on holistic development and lifelong learning.