UGC Chalks Out Five-Point Plan to Curb Unemployment among Graduates
- UGC will soon approve a set of targets that higher learning institutes must accomplish by 2022.
- The targets will majorly focus on the employability of graduates, imparting better skills and engagement with society.
As per a new initiative, theUniversity Grants Commission (UGC)is planning to instruct higher education institutes across the country to make sure that at least half of the graduates (50%) passing from a university or higher education institute find a job, look for self-employment or pursue higher education. UGC will also instruct the higher educational institutes to make sure that1/3rdof studentsin a college/ university must engage in socially productive activities.
UGC has taken this initiative due to poor unemployment statistics that have been witnessed among graduates. The commission will soon approve a set of targets that higher learning institutes must accomplish by 2022. According to sources, UGC may also come up withfive-point plan/ objectivesthat will majorly focus on the employability of graduates, imparting better skills and engagement with society.
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UGC 5-Point Objectives to Higher Learning Institutes in India:
- It is the responsibility of higher educational institutes to adopt at leastfive villagesfor the exchange of knowledge, as well as, social and economic development of local communities.
- Educational institutes must provide training to at least 75% students onprofessional skillssuch as time management, leadership, communication, teamwork etc.
- With a motive to access the learning levels of students, institutes must conduct anexit testfor all the graduating students. On the other hand, institutes must also keep a track of the progress of students after the completion of the course from a university/ college.
- By 2022, all the higher learning institutes in India must haveNAAC accreditationwith a minimum score of 2.5. UGC will mentor the non-accredited institutes to get NAAC accreditation.
- Teachers in higher learning institutes will have to take part inorientation modules and refresher courses on modern pedagogy. On the other hand, the educational institutes should not have more 10% of teacher vacancies out of the total sanctioned strength. Reforms in exam system, revising curriculum and introducing induction programmes for students are also the part of the fifth objective.
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