23/07/2026
The inaugural session of the 15-day (30-hour) Value Added Course on "Indian Knowledge System (IKS) in Teacher Education" was held on 23 July 2026 at Columbia College, Raipur.
The programme was graced by Dr. Raman Kumar Jha, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Columbia Professional University (CPU), as the Chief Guest, and Dr. Sumit Srivastava, Hon'ble Pro Vice Chancellor, CPU, as the Guest of Honour. Dr. Arun Kumar Dubey, Principal, Columbia College, was also present on the occasion.
The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. Dr. Abha Dubey, Vice Principal, delivered the welcome address and highlighted the significance of Indian Knowledge Systems in teacher education. Dr. Neelam Arora introduced the course, outlining its objectives, structure, and key modules.
In his keynote address, Dr. Raman Kumar Jha emphasized the importance of preserving India's cultural roots, language, traditions, and knowledge heritage. He encouraged pupil teachers to remain connected with books and Indian knowledge traditions to enrich their personal and professional lives. Dr. Sumit Srivastava highlighted the relevance of Indian Knowledge Systems in implementing the vision of NEP 2020 and encouraged pupil teachers to integrate these values into their future teaching practices.
The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks proposed by Dr. Abha Dubey, expressing gratitude to the dignitaries, faculty members, participants, and the organizing committee. The inaugural session marked the successful beginning of the Value Added Course with enthusiastic participation from B.Ed. and D.El.Ed. pupil teachers.