Training of Master Trainers in Community-based Participatory Research in Tezpur, Assam from 26th-28th July 2022

The National Education Policy, 2020, has outlined a transformative framework for higher education in the country. Engaging the community and being socially responsible in higher education is emerging as a new line of professional competence worldwide. The UGC as a Subject Expert Group (UGC-SEG) as part of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) 2.0 has prepared the National Curriculum Framework and Guidelines for “Fostering Social Responsibility & Community Engagement in Higher Education Institution in India” which is also one of the verticals of UGC’s Quality Mandate i.e. Social & Industry Connect for every HEI. Trained Master Trainers will begin teaching this two-credit course next semester in their respective colleges and universities.

Master Trainers' Training Programme on Capacity Building of Faculty for Community Based Participatory Research from North-Eastern Zone was hosted by Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam from 26th July 2022 to 28th July 2022. PRIA Founder President, Dr. Rajesh Tandon, Co-Chair, UNESCO CBR and Social Responsibility in Higher Education as well as a member of the UGC Expert Group, was the facilitator in this program.