Jamia Millia Islamia hosts principals from 50 CBSE-affiliated schools

IANS April 29, 2025 227 views

Jamia Millia Islamia recently hosted 50 CBSE school principals for a groundbreaking skills education summit. The two-day event focused on exploring innovative vocational training approaches aligned with the National Education Policy 2020. Vice Chancellor Prof. Mazhar Asif emphasized the critical goal of integrating skills development into school curricula. Participants toured various centres and engaged in interactive sessions showcasing JMI's comprehensive skill-building programmes.

"One Hunar (Skill) for Every Student" - Prof. Mazhar Asif, Vice Chancellor JMI
New Delhi, April 29: Aiming to promote skill-based education, 50 principals from CBSE-affiliated schools from across India visited Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) to study activities at vocational education centres, an official said on Tuesday.

Key Points

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Nationwide CBSE principals visit explores skill-based education models

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NEP 2020 drives innovative learning approaches

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JMI showcases vocational training centres and programmes

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Interactive sessions highlight educational transformation strategies

Vice Chancellor Prof. Mazhar Asif emphasised the importance of skill development, reiterating the goal of ensuring ‘One Hunar (Skill) for Every Student’ before they complete their Senior Secondary education.

The two-day visit on April 24-25, organised as part of an initiative of the Ministry of Education under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aimed to equip school leaders with insights into best practices, innovative resources, and future collaboration opportunities, fostering the integration of skill education into school curricula. The visit was part of CBSE’s collaboration with Higher Education Institutions to promote skill-based education, said a statement from JMI.

The programme commenced with an inaugural session presenting the rich legacy, faculties, departments, centres, and diverse programmes being offered by Jamia Millia Islamia. Under the leadership of the Vice Chancellor, the exposure sessions were meticulously planned, providing participants with a comprehensive overview of the university’s initiatives in skill development, said the statement.

The event was coordinated by Dr. Mohd. Faijullah Khan, Associate Professor, along with the principals of Jamia Schools — Dr. Mohd. Arshad Khan, Shagufta, Anjum, Nusrat, Ruksana, and Qutubuddin.

Over the two days, the participants explored several key skills being imparted by the university and visited vocational education centres at JMI, including Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Centre for Distance and Online Education, Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF), AJK Mass Communication and Research Centre, University Library, Centre for Coaching and Career Planning, Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Education and Jamia Schools.

Presentations showcasing the skill-based programmes offered at each centre were made, along with facility tours and interactive sessions with directors and faculty members.

Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Registrar JMI, highlighted the critical role of the mother tongue (regional/local language) in imparting education, particularly in the domain of skill development.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is such a great initiative! Skill-based education is the need of the hour. More schools should collaborate with universities like JMI to bridge the gap between academics and practical skills. 👏
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Priya S.
While I appreciate the effort, I wonder how much of this will actually trickle down to classroom implementation. Schools often struggle with infrastructure and teacher training for such programs. Hope there's proper follow-up.
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Amit R.
The focus on mother tongue in skill development is interesting! Regional languages can make vocational education more accessible to students from rural backgrounds. Kudos to JMI for leading this conversation.
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Sana F.
My cousin studies at JMI and always talks about their amazing facilities. Great to see they're sharing their expertise with school principals! The entrepreneurship center sounds particularly exciting 💡
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Neha T.
'One Hunar for Every Student' is such a powerful vision! We need more practical skills in our education system instead of just rote learning. Hope this becomes a nationwide movement soon!
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Vikram J.
The article mentions 50 principals attended - would love to know which schools were represented. Transparency about participation would make these initiatives more credible.

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