The Association of Indian Universities (AIU), a century-old apex body representing over 1,200 universities in India, has entrusted Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) vice-chancellor Kishorsinh Chavda with preparing concept notes on key policy issues concerning higher education institutions in the country.
Background of the Assignment
This assignment follows Chavda's presentation of an agenda during the 100th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the AIU held in Pune on April 30. As part of the initiative, Chavda will draft concept papers on several important policy matters.
Key Policy Areas
The concept papers will cover recognition of services rendered by contractual and ad hoc faculty members, performance-linked infrastructure support for universities, re-entry provisions under the Curriculum and Credit Framework for Undergraduate Programmes (CCFUP), and broader consultations on internship and skill-based credit standards.
Future-Ready Education Vision
Highlighting the changing demands of the global economy, Chavda said the period from 2026 to 2035 would be dominated by artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and space technology.
"We need to introduce courses aligned with these emerging sectors so that students do not merely earn degrees and remain unemployed. Our aim should be to equip them with skills that enable them to secure jobs with global companies such as Google and Tesla or become successful entrepreneurs by launching their own startups," he said.
