Shimla/Dharamshala.The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the Central University ofHimachal Pradesh (CUHP) successfully organized a two-day workshop on “SDG-Driven Curriculum Design for Transformative Learning,” aligned with Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, on November 3–4, 2025, at the Seminar Hall, Dhauladhar Parisar–I, CUHP, Dharamshala.

 The inaugural session was chaired by Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sat Prakash Bansal, who, in his keynote address, emphasized the importance of holistic student development, experiential learning through community engagement and internships, and the crucial role of universities in advancing SDG-based education for national growth and global relevance.

In his welcome address, Prof. (Dr.) Mohinder Singh, Director, IQAC, highlighted the need to integrate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into higher education curricula to promote holistic learning, inclusivity, and responsible citizenship.

Distinguished speakers, including Dr. Nameesh Miglani, General Secretary, Sunrise Technical Education Promotional Society (STEPS), Mayur Vihar–II, Delhi, and Prof. Sandeep Grover, Professor (Mechanical Engineering), J.C. Bose University of Science & Technology, YMCA, Faridabad, Haryana, shared valuable insights on the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework, mapping of program and course outcomes, and understanding the quality indicators as per NAAC and NIRF guidelines. Their deliberations underscored the importance of institutional readiness for future accreditation processes and global ranking systems.

Prof. (Dr.) Pardeep Kumar, Dean Academics, CUHP, also addressed the gathering, emphasizing the strong linkage between quality education and sustainability-driven goals. The inaugural session concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Rajinder Singh, Assistant Director, IQAC, and Convenor of the workshop, who expressed sincere gratitude to all dignitaries, participants, and contributors for their active participation and support in making the event a grand success.

The workshop featured a series of technical sessions on key themes such as Quality Requirements vis-à-vis Institutional Development Plan (IDP) and NAAC Guidelines, Aligning SDG Goals with University Activities, and Outcome-Based  Education (OBE): Concepts and Implementation, followed by an interactive Q&A session.

The two-day event aimed to strengthen academic quality and curriculum design at CUHP by aligning educational practices with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), thereby fostering innovation, inclusivity, and outcome-oriented teaching–learning processes.

The workshop witnessed the presence of Sh. Jitender Garg, Controller of Examinations; Dr. Anil Kumar Kashyap, Associate Director, IQAC, and Organising Secretary; along with Deans of Schools, Heads of Departments, Directors of Centres, Departmental IQAC and NIRF Coordinators, and faculty members from various departments.

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