PASIGHAT, 3 Aug: A weeklong faculty development programme (FDP) on ‘Presentation & Communication Skills’ commenced at Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC) here in East Siang district on Monday.

The programme is being organised by DBT STAR College-Jawaharlal Nehru College, in collaboration with ICT Academy, with support from the DBT STAR College Scheme and the Internal Quality Assurance Cell of JNC, the college informed in a release.

JNC Principal Dr Gindu Borang said during the inaugural session that in today’s rapidly evolving academic landscape, embracing technology and continuously upgrading one’s skills is no longer optional but inevitable.

Stating that skill development is equally important for both faculty members and students, he urged the participants to make the best use of the weeklong FDP and apply the knowledge and skills acquired to effectively guide, mentor, and inspire students.

JNC Vice Principal Dr Leki Sitang highlighted the significance of the collaboration between JNC and ICT Academy. He expressed confidence that the partnership would strengthen skill development initiatives and create better placement opportunities for students through industry-oriented training.

Resource person from ICT Academy, Sunil Borah,said that ICT Academy is committed not only to enhancing faculty competencies but also to equipping students with essential 21st-century skills required to thrive in a competitive world. He also expressed optimism for a fruitful and long-term collaboration with the college.

The primary objective of the FDP is to enhance the IT, presentation, and communication skills of faculty members, thereby empowering them to positively impact the learning experiences of thousands of students, programme coordinator Dr Manish Kumar Shukla said. (DIPRO)