Events

Event: Orientation Programme For Faculty Of Social Sciences

Date: 17^th August 2024

Place: Exhibition Grounds Hyderabad

Chief Guest: Prof. M. Kodanda Ram - Professor of Political Science (Retd) Osmania University, Hyderabad.

Presided By: Prof. T. V. Gopala Chary - President, Osmania Graduates' Association

Secretary: Sri. B. N. Rajeshwar - Hony. Secretary, Osmania Graduates' Association

Programme Co-ordinator: Prof. A. V. N. Reddy - Former Registrar, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University

Event: Report on OGA Refresher Course in Life Sciences

Date: 27^th July 2024

Place: Exhibition Grounds Hyderabad.

Report: OGA has conducted orientation program for college teachers in life sciences, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Food and Nutrition at Golden Jubilee Hall, Exhibition Grounds, Hyderabad, 27^th July 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 5.00 pm. Around 70 college teachers of OGA have attended the program. In the inaugurat session Prof. T.V. Gopalachary president of OGA nas inaoducsit the main objectives of OGA and emphasized on the programs that the OGA has been conducting for the benefit of society, teachers, studente, and others. Shri B. N. Rajeshwor, the accretary, OGA has outlined the aims and objectives of the OGA, Mr. Hanurmonin Boo, the treasurer has omroduced Dr. K. Ramakrishna, Director, CPMB of Demama University, the chief guest of the function. Prol. C. Manoharachary, the course coordinator was introstuced by Prot. G. Bhagyandrayons, Vice President, OGA. Prof. C. Manoharochary has introduced the subject content of the orientation program, emphasized the imponance of various topics selected and laid importance on how this oriental progrom will help in the advancement of subject besides teaching and atso dissembmotion of advanced knowledge: Dr. Ramakrishino, chief guest cum speaker nas spoken at tongth on skitis, Innovations, techniques, and scientific methods to be adapted in learning life sciernices. Prot. C. Marionarachary, Honorary senior NASI Scientist and course coordinator spoke on biology to blotechnology in which ne has mentioned about biodiversity of microbes, fungi, and plants, their mutecuter aspects. biotechnological importance, and relevance in the sustenance of lite. Dr. Hameeds Ree from Microbiology department of Osmania university has delivered lecture on microbial world and emphasized on metagenomics. Lunch break was given from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and later Prof. C. Srinivas, Zoology Department, Osmania university has delivered lecture on the implications of climate change on biodiversity and its conservation, and in his lecture, he has emphasized the intricacies involved in the conservation of biodiversity and cautioned about protecting the biodiversity from various threats besides discussing at length on ctimate impact. At 5:00 p.m. the feedback has been received and it is heartening to know that all the delegates have appreciated the program and stressed that such programs will be highly beneficial and useful not only to them but to the student community also and complimented the OGA for conducting such program.

Participation certificates have been distributed to all the participants and thus the program has been conducted excellentty with grand success.

Event: Hands On Experience In Project Guidance

Date: 20^th July 2024

Place: Exhibition Grounds Hyderabad

Chief Guest: Prof. Gangadhar Dean - Faculty of Commerce Osmania University, Hyderabad

Guest Of Honour: Prof. Krishna Chaitanya - Board of Studies in Commerce Dept. of Commerce, O.U. Hyderabad

Presided By: Prof. T. V. Gopala Chary - President, Osmania Graduates' Association

Secretary: Sri. B. N. Rajeshwar - Hony. Secretary, Osmania Graduates' Association

Programme Co-ordinator: Dr. K. V. Achalapathi - Retd. Prof. of Commerce Depts of Osmania University

Event: Hands On Experience In Project Guidance For Commerce Faculty

Date: 6^th July 2024

Place: Exhibition Grounds Hyderabad

Chief Guest: Prof. Gangadhar - Dean - Faculty of Commerce Osmania University, Hyderabad

Guest Of Honour: Prof. Krishna Chaitanya - Chairman Board of Studies in Commerce Dept. of Commerce, O.U. Hyderabad

Presided By: Prof. T. V. Gopala Chary - President, Osmania Graduates' Association

Secretary: Sri. B. N. Rajeshwar - Hony. Secretary, Osmania Graduates' Association

Workshop Co-ordinator: Dr. K. V. Achalapathi - Retd. Prof. of Commerce Depts of Osmania University

Event: Seminar on Prospects of higher education in India in the context of NEP-2020

Date: 16^th April 2024

Place: Exhibition Grounds Hyderabad

Introduction to seminar:

Higher education system is a eritical driver of the nation's progress India is believed to have had a system of higher education as early as 1000 BC. Unlike present day universities, these ancient learning centers were primarily concerned with dispersing Vedic education.

In Ancient India Gurukula System prevalled and prominent universities are Takshashila. Nalanda, Vikramshila and Vallabhi etc. These centers also played significant roles in higher education during ancient times, offering comprehensive curricula.

The first institution of higher learning set up by the British East India Company was the Calcutta Madrasa in 1781. This was followed by the Asiatic Society of Bengal in 1784, Benaras Sanskrit College in 1791 and Fort William College in 1800. With the Charter Act of 1813. the British Parliament officially declared Indian education as one of the duties of the state.

In 1857, the first three official universities were started in Bombay (Mumbai). Calcutta (Kolkata) and Madras (Chennai).

After 1980s several professional education institutions such as IITS, RECS/NITS. IIMs were established. These institutions drew inspiration from reputed universities In the United States and also received foreign funding.

As of now, India has the world's largest higher education institutions, with 1.168 registered universities and university-level institutions in India 45,473 colleges, 12002 Standalone Institutions which are specialized training centers. research institutes, and vocational schools. 341 universities Gender-Specific Institutions: 4.470 women-only colleges.

Certainly! Over the years, several committees and commissions such as Radhakrishnan Commission (1948-1949), Kothari Commission, Mudaliar Commission, National Policy on Education (1986), Knowledge Commission and finally NEP 2020have significantly influenced higher education in India andplayed pivotal roles in shaping policies, reforms, and advancements in higher education. Important committees are National Education Policy-2020 (NEP)is the initiative to address the significant issue of orientation of the Indian higher education system for its internationalization that would go a long way not only to improve quality, reachability to everyone and to make it globally competitive. The new policy replaces the 34 your old National Policy on Education (NPE), 1986.

NEP 2020 also aims to double the Gross Enrolment Rate (GER) in higher education by 2035 and improve and to make India as a global education hub.

For last few years, many reforms have been taken up andthese reforms are playing key role in restructuring of curriculum, transformation of teaching methodologies. and modification of support services extensive use of technology, and improving the standards/quality. Entry of foreign universities is being liberalized and many more changes are taking place in imparting HE. Online teaching, blended teaching. establishment of digital universities, use of Al etc. are other issues which go a long way in provision of quality education. These reforms are also planned to enable Indian HE institutions to face competition with universities at International level.

We can find UGC, AICTE, NCTE, AIU are working hard to make higher education in India competitive to any university at Global level.

Higher education is facing several challenges such as Quality Assurance. Access and Equity, Employability. Infrastructure and Funding. Research and Innovation.

Major advantage or India is availability of young talent pool is estimated to become the world's largest by 2030 and participation of Private Sector. It is estimated that over 60% of higher education institutions are now promoted by the private sector. Such a situation This has led to rapid growth of universities and colleges.

It is worth to learn the latest developments taking place in Higher education in India in the context of NEP2020. We have eminent academics who are also successful educational administrators, who will be able to give us the insights of Prospects of higher education in India.

Event: Brainstorming Session

Date: 24^th January 2019

Place: Exhibition Grounds Hyderabad