Mon Nov 03 00:00:00 UTC 2025: Summary:

Manish R. Joshi, Secretary of the University Grants Commission (UGC), addressed a workshop of Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centres (MMTTCs) at Pondicherry University, urging faculty members to create innovative training programs. The UGC aims to train 1.5 million faculty and non-teaching staff through MMTTCs nationwide. He emphasized the importance of regular evaluation and the potential of artificial intelligence in teacher development. The workshop provided a platform for exchanging ideas and strategies to improve teacher training in the southern region.

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UGC Secretary Urges Innovative Teacher Training at Pondicherry University Workshop

PUDUCHERRY, India – November 3, 2025 – Manish R. Joshi, Secretary of the University Grants Commission (UGC), called for innovative approaches to teacher training during the 4th Regional Workshop of Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centres (MMTTCs), Southern Zone, held at Pondicherry University. Addressing faculty members leading the Education Ministry’s training initiatives, Joshi emphasized the critical role of MMTTCs in the UGC’s ambitious goal to train 1.5 million faculty and non-teaching staff across the country.

Joshi urged MMTTC directors to develop specialized programs through networking and to regularly evaluate the impact of their training. He also highlighted the potential of integrating artificial intelligence for teacher and student development.

P. Prakash Babu, Vice Chancellor of Pondicherry University, spoke about the university’s MMTTC initiatives in conducting various training programs aimed at improving teaching and research.

The two-day workshop facilitated knowledge sharing and the development of innovative strategies to enhance teacher training and education in the southern region. Participants included UGC Joint Secretary J.K. Trepathi, Director of Culture and Cultural Relations Clement Lourdes Sagayaradja, Registrar Rajneesh Bhutani, MMTTC Director P.G. Arul, and other delegates from the Ministry of Education and UGC. The event is expected to generate valuable insights for policy formulation that will benefit the academic community nationwide.

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