- Educators empowered
Bhopal: The Department of Education and IQAC of The Bhopal School of Social Sciences (BSSS), in collaboration with the E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati, successfully concluded the Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Indian Knowledge System and Inclusive Education” on October 10th, 2025.
The valedictory session began with a video presentation by Prof. Sheena Thomas, capturing the highlights of the five enriching days. Dr. Fr. John P. J., Principal, BSSS, appreciated the organizing team for creating a platform that harmonized ancient Indian wisdom with inclusive education.
Joining virtually, Dr. Srinivasan Krishnaswamy, Associate Professor, IIT Guwahati, and Vartika Agrawal, Coordinator, IIT Guwahati, commended the participants’ active involvement and reflective learning. A participant representative shared feedback, calling the FDP a “transformative and insightful experience.”
Chief Guest Dr. Sonal Thareja, Director, IITE Gandhinagar, emphasized the need to integrate indigenous knowledge into modern educational practices to promote value-based learning.
The session concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Dr. Daman Deep Kaur Gulati, followed by certificate distribution and a photo session at the Open Theatre.
Sr. Rohini Jadav, Prof. Sheena Thomas, and Nitin Jain served as the Programme Coordinators, ensuring the smooth conduct of all sessions. A total of 82 participants benefitted from the FDP, which ended on a note of gratitude, collaboration, and academic inspiration.
