By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Aug 18: The Capacity Building Commission (CBC), in collaboration with the University Grants Commission (UGC) and North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, inaugurated the Rashtriya Karmayogi – Large Scale Jan Seva Programme (Phase II) at the Guest House Conference Hall, NEHU, on Monday.
The three-day programme, scheduled from August 18 to 20 is designed to enhance capacity building and strengthen service delivery across higher education institutions in the Northeast.
The inaugural session was graced by Dr JK Tripathi, Joint Secretary, UGC, who outlined UGC’s vision for efficient, accountable, and empathetic higher education governance. He stressed the need to empower academic leaders and administrators with skills aligned with the ethos of public service.
Colonel Vipin Kaushal, SM, UGC, in his address, drew from his distinguished service background to highlight the values of discipline, commitment, and teamwork in advancing UGC’s initiatives in higher education.
The chief guest, Prof Prabha Shankar Shukla, Vice-Chancellor, NEHU, delivered the keynote address, commending UGC’s efforts to instill a service-oriented ethos in higher education.
Following the inaugural programme, training and workshop sessions commenced under the guidance of UGC Lead Trainers.
The sessions focused on practical tools, participatory methods, and best practices to help higher education professionals align with Mission Karmayogi’s vision of capacity building and citizen-centric governance.
