UGC invites proposals for development of MOOCs at UG/PG level for SWAYAM on IAP

UGC has requested all the Vice-Chancellors of Universities, Directors of IITs, and Principals of all colleges to submit proposals for the development of MOOCs at the UG/PG Level for the SWAYAM platform.

UGC invites proposals for development of MOOCs at UG/PG level for SWAYAM on IAP

University Grants Commission is now inviting online proposals for the development of MOOCs at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels for the SWAYAM platform, on the six pillars of India's Arctic Policy (IAP). UGC has requested all the Vice-Chancellors of Universities, Directors of IITs, and Principals of all colleges to submit proposals for the development of MOOCs at the UG/PG Level for the SWAYAM platform.

The policy, titled "India and the Arctic: building a partnership for sustainable development" lays down six pillars -- strengthening scientific research and cooperation, climate and environmental protection, economic and human development, transportation and connectivity, governance and international cooperation, and national capacity building in the Arctic region. The policy was unveiled by Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh.

"India's Arctic Policy will play an essential role in preparing the country for a future where humankind's biggest challenges, like climate change, can be addressed through collective will and effort. Implementing India's Arctic Policy will involve multiple stakeholders, including academia, research community, business and industry. There is a need to create awareness among Universities, Colleges about the availability of courses, job and research opportunities in the area of Arctic/polar studies," the UGC stated in its official notification.

India aspires to have a permanent presence, more research stations and establish satellite ground stations in the Arctic region, suggests a perusal of its ‘Arctic Policy’ document that was officially unveiled on March 17, 2022.

It aims to promote inter-ministerial coordination in pursuit of India’s interests in the Arctic as well as to enhance understanding of the impact of climate change in the Arctic on India’s climate, economic, and energy security. The aim is to contribute better analysis, prediction, and coordinated policymaking on the implications of ice melting in the Arctic on India’s economic, military and strategic interests related to global shipping routes, energy security, and exploitation of mineral wealth.

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