Student, faculty development programmes conducted in Peren

A session during the events organised by 9 Assam Rifles and MIT University of Meghalaya in Peren on April 15.

• DIMAPUR — 9 Assam Rifles, in collaboration with MIT University of Meghalaya, organised student and faculty development programmes in Peren on April 15.
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• Held under the theme "Aim, aspire, attempt, achieve," the event drew a large crowd, with over 400 students and 40 faculty members from across the district actively participating, according to an update.
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• Dr. Malhar Pangrikar, Vice Chancellor of MIT University of Meghalaya, led sessions on the importance of soft skills and a rational approach to career decisions. His Faculty Development Programme addressed modern teaching-learning pedagogy, with special emphasis on the New Education Policy (NEP).

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• Major Pranav of 9 Assam Rifles introduced students to the career paths in the Indian Armed Forces, shedding light on various entry schemes, eligibility criteria, and the honour of serving the nation.
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• Abhijeet Dwivedi, manager at MIT University of Meghalaya, addressed the issue of youth unemployment, emphasising how emerging technologies can bridge critical skill gaps and pave the way for innovative job opportunities in the digital age.