UGC Hosts Review Meeting on Capacity Building of Non-Teaching Staff under Mission Karmayogi

 

UGC Hosts Review Meeting on Capacity Building of Non-Teaching Staff under Mission Karmayogi

New Delhi, April 21, 2025 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) conducted a pivotal review meeting on the capacity building of non-teaching staff from Central Universities at its head office in New Delhi, as part of the Mission Karmayogi initiative.

The meeting brought together UGC officials, representatives from various Central Universities, and stakeholders engaged in administrative reforms and skill development. The primary objective was to assess progress, share best practices, and reinforce strategies aimed at enhancing the professional skills, efficiency, and service orientation of non-teaching personnel in higher education institutions.

Key Highlights:

• Mission Karmayogi, a flagship initiative of the Government of India, aims to build a future-ready civil service by enabling continuous learning and role-based capacity building.

• The UGC’s engagement ensures that the non-academic workforce in Central Universities is aligned with emerging institutional needs and public service values.

• Representatives from institutions including AMU Aligarh and CUTN Tamil Nadu participated virtually, emphasizing the wide-ranging national collaboration under this initiative.

• Discussions focused on training frameworks, performance metrics, digital skills, and institutional support mechanisms for non-teaching staff.

Why It Matters:

Non-teaching staff form the backbone of academic institutions, managing crucial administrative, financial, and student-service functions. Through this review, UGC reaffirms its commitment to empowering this workforce to meet the evolving challenges of modern university governance.

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"Our universities must be centers of administrative excellence as well as academic excellence. This review ensures we are building robust, responsive, and reform-oriented support systems."

The Road Ahead

UGC will continue to guide universities in implementing structured training modules and monitoring progress through a centralized digital platform. More such review meetings are planned in the coming months to ensure effective execution and impactful transformation.