The Central Universities Vice-Chancellors’ Conference was held in Kevadia, Gujarat.
The conference focused on the role of central universities in driving educational transformation and contributing to India’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
New Delhi, India, July 11, 2025 — The Ministry of Education organized a two-day Vice Chancellors Conference for Central Universities in Kevadia, Gujarat, from July 10 to July 11, 2025. The event was attended by the Honorable Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan; the Honorable Minister of State for Education, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar; as well as senior officials from the Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission.
The conference marked five years since the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020). It gathered leaders from Central Universities to review their progress and collaboratively shape the future direction. Over the two days, discussions focused on three key areas:
- Strategic Alignment: Ensuring that Central Universities are aligned with the goals for the next phase of the policy.
- Peer Learning and Knowledge Exchange: Promoting dialogue among academic leaders about institutional innovations, creating supportive environments, and addressing shared challenges.
- Forward Planning and Readiness: Preparing institutions for upcoming policy milestones, regulatory changes, and the evolving global academic landscape as we approach 2047.
The conference offered an in-depth examination of key elements within the realm of higher education, with a focus on teaching, learning, research, and governance. Spanning two days, it featured ten engaging thematic sessions that were intricately aligned with the fundamental pillars of NEP 2020: Equity, Accountability, Quality, Access, and Affordability. Each session provided participants with the opportunity to engage in critical discussions and share innovative ideas, fostering collaboration and inspiring action in the field of higher education.
Some of the participating institutions included the University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Visva-Bharati, Jamia Millia Islamia, Assam University, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Nalanda University, Central University of Punjab, Tripura University, Central University of Jharkhand, Central University of Kashmir, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Central University of Haryana, Central University of Rajasthan, Sikkim University, and the University of Allahabad, among many others.
NEP 2020 presents a clear vision for transforming India’s higher education landscape by 2040. It aims to develop vibrant, multidisciplinary institutions that promote inquiry, collaboration, and global engagement. To support this vision and foster synergies among different stakeholders, the Vice Chancellors’ Conference generated valuable insights and strengthened cooperation between institutions. It established a clear roadmap for the next phase of implementing NEP 2020. The outcomes of this conference are pivotal in shaping the future of higher education in India and advancing the nation’s collective goal of becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Source: Ministry of Education, Government of India
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