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UGC-Recognized Online Learning Initiatives and Faculty Development Programmes

Gopinath PG College, Salamatpur, Uttar Pradesh, while not presently conducting its own UGC-recognized online degree or diploma programmes, actively promotes participation in national-level digital education and capacity-building initiatives. The college recognizes the growing importance of online learning, digital literacy, and lifelong education in shaping the modern academic landscape.

Since 2024, the institution has introduced structured initiatives to build awareness, participation, and engagement in UGC-approved online courses and teacher training programmes, aligning with the objectives of the Digital India and National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 frameworks.

Institutional Efforts and Key Initiatives (Since 2024)

Conducted awareness and orientation programmes for UGC-approved online courses.
Encouraged faculty participation in AICTE ATAL Academy and SWAYAM FDPs.
Organized career counseling sessions linking online certifications to employability.
Implemented faculty mentorship programmes to guide students in course selection.
Initiated groundwork for blended learning modules, subject to approval.

Coordinating Bodies: Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Career Counseling & Guidance Cell.

Awareness Activities and Student Engagement

Orientation sessions on the value of UGC-approved MOOCs.
Workshops on using SWAYAM, NPTEL, and e-PG Pathshala.
Campaigns connecting online learning to career advancement.
Faculty mentorship for online and blended learning participants.

Major National e-Learning Platforms Supported

SWAYAM: UGC-approved MOOCs with credit transfer.

NPTEL: Technical education by IITs and IISc.

e-PG Pathshala: Postgraduate e-content by UGC.

SWAYAM PRABHA: 24×7 DTH educational channels.

NDLI: National Digital Library of India – vast academic resources.

Virtual Labs: Online labs with simulation-based experiments.

UGC MOOCs: Courses curated and validated by UGC.

Student Enrollment & Completion Record

Year	Activity / Initiative	Platform Introduced	No. of Students Enrolled	No. of Students Completed	Proof / Certificate Link
Data to be updated annually through IQAC reports.

Faculty Participation in Online & National-Level Training

Faculty members of Gopinath PG College, Salamatpur have consistently participated in Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) under the AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy and other national platforms. These programs strengthen academic leadership, research aptitude, and innovative teaching practices.

Year	Programme / Training Title	Organising Body	Mode	No. of Faculty Participated	Proof / Certificate Link
2025	Sustainable Innovative Practices for a Better Future	AICTE ATAL Academy, Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar	Online / Offline (Blended)	-	View Certificate – Chandramani Pandey
2025	Emerging Frontiers in Energy, Climate and Sustainability	AICTE ATAL Academy, Government Engineering College, Samastipur	Online / Offline (Blended)	-	View Certificate – Ankit Rai
2025	Healthcare 5.0: Integrating AI, Tiny ML & Robotics for Real-World Impact	AICTE ATAL Academy, Government Polytechnic, Ahmedabad	Online / Offline (Blended)	-	View Certificate – Saurav Verma
2025	Sustainable Innovative Practices for a Better Future	AICTE ATAL Academy, Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar	Online / Offline (Blended)	-	View Certificate – Dr. Adhish Kumar Srivastava

Summary of FDP Participation

During 2025, multiple faculty members from Gopinath PG College successfully completed FDPs conducted by AICTE-ATAL Academy, covering interdisciplinary areas such as Sustainability, Energy, Climate, and Artificial Intelligence. These programs:

Encourage innovative and technology-integrated teaching methods.
Strengthen research capabilities and professional competence.
Foster collaboration with national-level academic institutions.
Contribute to continuous quality improvement and institutional benchmarking.

Future Directions

The College is actively exploring the feasibility of offering its own online or blended courses in the coming years, following UGC and affiliating university norms. Proposed steps include:

Assessing student interest and participation patterns.
Leveraging trained faculty expertise to design online course modules.
Upgrading IT infrastructure for digital delivery and evaluation.
Aligning with UGC, AICTE, and university guidelines for online programme approval.

Progress updates and related documentation will be published through IQAC Annual Reports and Institutional Development Plans (IDPs) for stakeholder reference.

Commitment to Lifelong Learning and Quality Education

Through its focus on digital education, faculty development, and student skill enhancement, Gopinath PG College, Salamatpur continues to uphold its mission of providing accessible, quality-driven, and future-ready education for all learners.