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Gujarat Law Society Enters 100th Year, CM Stresses NEP's Holistic Education

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the centenary year celebrations of the Gujarat Law Society, emphasizing the institution's role in aligning with the National Education Policy 2020. He stated that legacy institutions must lead reforms to prepare students for nation-building, connecting the milestone to the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel. The event featured the inauguration of the GLS Archives, a museum preserving the institution's historical documents and memorabilia. Society officials outlined a year-long calendar of academic, cultural, and community events to mark the centenary leading up to 2027.

Key Points: Gujarat Law Society Centenary & NEP 2020 Focus

  • GLS enters 100th year
  • CM stresses NEP 2020 implementation
  • Focus on holistic, value-based learning
  • Archives museum inaugurated
  • Year-long celebrations planned
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Gujarat Law Society enters 100th year; CM Patel stresses holistic education under NEP​

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates GLS centenary year, highlighting institution's role in NEP-aligned, value-based education for Viksit Bharat.

"GLS is contributing substantially to the Prime Minister's vision of 'Viksit Bharat' by educating the youth. - Bhupendra Patel"

Ahmedabad, Feb 23

Emphasising the role of the National Education Policy-2020 in shaping future-ready institutions, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday said Gujarat Law Society's centenary year offers an opportunity to further align higher education with value-based and holistic learning envisioned under the policy.​

Addressing the inauguration of the centenary year celebrations of Gujarat Law Society (GLS), the Chief Minister said institutions with a legacy of public trust must take the lead in implementing reforms that prepare students for nation-building.​

"GLS has entered its 100th year at a time when the country is celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel," he said, adding that the institution's journey reflects sustained public confidence in its academic standards.​

He noted that NEP-2020 calls for multidisciplinary learning, skill development, and character-building, and said: "GLS had the capacity to integrate these principles into its academic framework."​

Congratulating the management, faculty, and students, he said, "GLS is contributing substantially to the Prime Minister's vision of 'Viksit Bharat' by educating the youth and thereby preparing them for the role of nation building."​

He added that completing 100 years in education signifies that the institution has earned society's trust and encouraged it to incorporate initiatives such as 'Catch the Rain' into its centenary programmes.​

The ceremony marked the formal commencement of the centenary year of GLS, established in 1927 and set to complete 100 years in 2027.​

A highlight of the event was the inauguration of the GLS Archives at the GLS University's new building, a museum space preserving rare documents, photographs, and memorabilia that document the institution's history.​

Dr Chandni Kapadia, Executive Director of GLS, described the occasion as the beginning of a historic year celebrating a century of service in education.​

She outlined a calendar of academic conferences, sports events, cultural programmes, publications, and community engagement initiatives planned throughout the year.​

Sudhir Nanavati, Executive Vice President of GLS, traced the institution's origins to national leaders including Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar, and acknowledged the contribution of generations of faculty, students, alumni, and trustees in strengthening the society's academic standing.

- IANS

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Priya S
My alma mater! 🎓 So many memories. The new archives sound fascinating. It's good to see institutions with history embracing modern reforms like NEP. Value-based education is what we need more of.
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Michael C
As an educator visiting India often, I find the NEP's multidisciplinary approach promising. A 100-year legacy is impressive. The key will be implementation - ensuring holistic learning reaches every student, not just remains a policy document.
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Shreya B
Connecting the centenary with Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary is a nice touch. His emphasis on national integration is still relevant. Hope GLS's programmes include community service that brings different sections of society together.
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Rohit P
'Catch the Rain' in centenary programmes? That's innovative! 👏 Combining education with environmental consciousness is exactly the holistic approach NEP talks about. More institutions should integrate such practical, nation-building initiatives.
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Karthik V
With respect, while the vision is good, the real test is on the ground. Many colleges are struggling with basic infrastructure. I hope GLS's alignment with NEP translates to better facilities and training for teachers, not just speeches.
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Aditi M
Fantastic! A century of serving education. The focus

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