five-day faculty development programme at Adani University underscored the growing emphasis on pedagogical innovation, leadership and industry relevance in Indian higher education.
As universities across India respond to the evolving academic framework shaped by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, strengthening faculty capability has emerged as a key priority. Against this backdrop, Adani University concluded ShikshaVid, a five-day intensive Faculty Development Programme (FDP) aimed at enhancing pedagogical effectiveness, academic leadership and classroom engagement.
Held from December 22 to 27 at the university’s campus in Shantigram, the programme brought together faculty members from across disciplines for structured engagement with contemporary teaching practices. The initiative was designed to equip educators with practical tools and perspectives to address changing student needs, emerging technologies and increasing expectations from higher education institutions.
The programme opened with an inaugural address by Vasant Gadhavi, Executive Director, Adani Foundation—the social development and community engagement arm of the Adani Group. In his remarks, Gadhavi highlighted the role of empowered teachers in nation-building and sustainable development, emphasising continuous learning, adaptability and leadership as essential qualities for educators navigating a rapidly changing academic environment.
