“The students may also be encouraged to post their live experiences through social media channels. The activities undertaken by the universities may also be uploaded on the UGC Activity Monitoring Port (UAMP),” the commission said.
UGC directs HEIs to adopt tourist destinations, carry out student visits
University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the country to adopt a nearby tourist destination and carry out various activities, including student visits.
“The students may also be encouraged to post their live experiences through social media channels. The activities undertaken by the universities may also be uploaded on the UGC Activity Monitoring Port (UAMP),” the commission said. UGC informed that during a review meeting on May 17, 2022 held by PM Modi, it was advised that universities should identify a tourist destination and encourage students to learn about that place, and plan visits as part of annual study tours.
"India has an array of tourist destinations that attract a large number of tourists worldwide. Young students need to be encouraged to visit the tourist destinations of India to learn about rich Indian heritage, culture, architecture, wildlife, etc. To achieve this aim, the Ministry of Tourism has prepared a concept note for the adoption of Tourist destinations by universities (copy attached). To enhance the knowledge of students about our country, each university should identify a tourism destination, encourage students to learn about the destination, organize activities centered around it throughout the year and encourage them to visit that tourism destination as a part of the annual study tour. - The higher educational institutions are requested to adopt a tourist destination and carry out the activities stipulated in the concept note," the notification added.
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