Overview
Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, successfully organized the 2nd All India IQAC Workshop, a prestigious two-day national event that brought together education leaders, national experts, and institutional quality practitioners from across the country. Held on June 27-28, 2025, in hybrid mode, the workshop focused on the theme:
“Connecting Quality with Sustainability through Accreditation and the SDGs.”
This initiative aligned higher education priorities with national quality assurance mandates and global sustainability goals, promoting innovation and accountability in higher education institutions.
Inaugural Session
The workshop was inaugurated in the gracious presence of:
Hon’ble Shri Subodh Uniyal, Minister of Technical Education, Government of Uttarakhand (Chief Guest), who commended the University's commitment to quality and sustainability in education.
Sh. Jitender Joshi, President, Uttaranchal University, who welcomed dignitaries with a bouquet and memento and acknowledged the pivotal role of the University's IQAC in driving academic excellence.
Prof. Dharam Buddhi, Vice Chancellor, highlighted the University's vision and the workshop's objective of integrating best practices from institutions across India.
Distinguished Speakers and Sessions
The workshop featured insightful sessions by national experts, including:
Prof. Varinder S. Kanwar, CEO, NABET (QCI)- India’s evolving accreditation landscape
Mr. Ritin Malhotra, GM & Senior Regional Director (Asia), Times Higher Education (THE) – Global ranking methodologies and institutional readiness
Prof. Akashdeep Sharma, Panjab University- NBA Accreditation: Strategy and implementation
Prof. Livleen K. Kahlon, Associate Director, TERI- Sustainability in Education and Climate Action
Prof. Meenakshi Sood, Associate Dean, NITTTR Chandigarh- Outcome-Based Education (OBE) in Indian Higher Education
Ms. Vani Pandey, Network Manager, SDSN South Asia- Integrating UN SDGs into institutional frameworks
Highlights
The workshop provided a collaborative platform for IQACs across the country to:
Exchange best practices
Address emerging challenges
Align strategies with NEP 2020, accreditation reforms, and global sustainability frameworks
Organizing Team Acknowledgment
A sincere thanks to the Organizing Team for their exemplary efforts:
Lead Coordinators
Er. Sudhir Jugran
Er. Rishi Nautiyal
Core Coordination & Supervision
Dr. Madhu Kirola
Dr. Ruby Pant
Session Anchors
Ms. Ritu Baluni
Ms. Malika Payal
Ms. Divya Rawat
Mr. Harshit Gupta
Technical & Execution Support
Mr. Abhishek Pathak- for coordinating sessions across physical and virtual formats
IT, Registration, Documentation, Hospitality, Logistics, Food, Accommodation, Discipline & Backstage Teams
Members of SQAC and student volunteers- for their spirited behind-the-scenes efforts
Participation and Impact
Organized by Team IQAC, Uttaranchal University, the workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation from:
Academic leaders
IQAC coordinators
Faculty members
Quality experts from diverse institutions nationwide
The event was also graced by:
Ms. Ankita Joshi, Vice President
Dr. Abhishek Joshi, Executive Director
Prof. Rajesh Bahuguna, Pro-Vice Chancellor
Deans, Directors, Principals, Faculty Members, Officials, Team-IQAC & Team-SQAC
Conclusion
As the 2nd All India IQAC Workshop concluded, participants left with not only certificates but also renewed enthusiasm, meaningful strategies, and lasting professional connections. This landmark event reaffirmed Uttaranchal University’s commitment to building a resilient, quality-centric, and globally competitive higher education ecosystem.
