UGC launches new website, UTSAH and PoP portals to promote quality education

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched an array of offerings, including a new website, the UTSAH (Undertaking Transformative Strategies and Actions in Higher Education) Portal, and the Professor of Practice (PoP) Portal to foster quality education in India. In line with the National Education Policy 2020, these portals play a key role in connecting institutions with experienced professionals and providing comprehensive details about the UGC's initiatives. The new website is user-friendly with categorized information for students, faculty, and universities. Also, the PoP Portal will enable professionals to apply for faculty positions in various higher education institutions.

Important Points:

  1. The UGC has launched the UTSAH portal, a website, and the PoP Portal to promote quality education.
  2. The move aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 and aims at qualitative reforms in higher education.
  3. The UTSAH Portal provides detailed information about curriculum development, faculty development, research, and student support.
  4. The PoP Portal provides a platform for institutions to connect with experienced professionals
  5. The new UGC website is user-friendly and provides categorized information beneficial for students, faculty, and universities.
  6. The University Grants Commission was founded in 1956 and its headquarters is in New Delhi.