Shillong, Aug 18: The Capacity Building Commission (CBC) in collaboration with the University Grants Commission (UGC) and North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) inaugurated the Rashtriya Karmayogi – Large Scale Jan Seva Programme (Phase II) today at the NEHU Guest House in Guwahati.
The three-day programme, which will conclude on August 20, aims to enhance capacity building and strengthen service delivery across higher education institutions in the North East.
The inaugural session was attended by UGC Joint Secretary Dr. J. K. Tripathi, who highlighted UGC’s vision for efficient, accountable, and empathetic higher education governance. He emphasised the importance of empowering academic leaders and administrators with skills aligned to the spirit of public service.
Colonel Vipin Kaushal, SM, UGC, stressed on discipline, commitment, and teamwork in advancing UGC’s initiatives.
NEHU Vice Chancellor Prof. Prabha Shankar Shukla, in his keynote address, commended UGC’s efforts to instill a service-oriented ethos in higher education. He outlined NEHU’s own recent achievements and encouraged participants to actively engage in the training for institutional and societal benefit.
Training and workshop, led by UGC lead trainers 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.
Dr. Devendra Biswal, Nodal Officer and Program Coordinator acknowledged the contributions of dignitaries, trainers, and participants. He underlined that the programme is not only about training but also about driving a transformative change in academic administration across the region.
The event marked a significant step towards nurturing a cadre of professionals dedicated to excellence, accountability, and public service in India’s higher education sector.
