Punjab News: Six-Day Faculty Induction Programme Inaugurated at Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University

The six-day Faculty Induction Programme 2026, themed “Ethics, Excellence, and Innovation: Preparing SGPC Teachers for Contemporary Educational Challenges,” was inaugurated today at Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib. The programme has been organized for faculty members of educational institutions functioning under the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC).

The programme was formally inaugurated by Prof. (Dr.) Prit Pal Singh, Vice Chancellor, who highlighted the transformative role of teachers in society and emphasized the need to uphold ethical values while embracing innovation and excellence in teaching. He noted that faculty development initiatives are essential for preparing educators to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing educational environment.

Addressing the participants, Prof. (Dr.) Sukhwinder Singh Billing, Dean Academic Affairs, stressed the importance of continuous professional development. He encouraged teachers to adopt learner-centred approaches, integrate emerging technologies, engage in research, and practice reflective teaching to enhance educational outcomes.

Dr. Harneet Billing, Head, Department of Education, presented an overview of the programme, stating that it has been designed to address the contemporary needs of educators through expert lectures, workshops, panel discussions, collaborative learning activities, and interactive sessions.

The programme will focus on educational ethics, innovative pedagogical practices, curriculum design, digital teaching and learning, assessment strategies, inclusive education, educational leadership, teacher well-being, and research-informed teaching. Distinguished academicians and subject experts from various institutions will serve as resource persons.

The programme is being coordinated by Principal Ms. Harpreet Kaur, S. Satnam Singh, and Ms. Tajinder Kaur. The inaugural session concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Gagandeep Tiwana, Programme Coordinator.