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46 online AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) have been inaugurated to train teachers of higher education institutions associated.

Why?

• Experts say that these FDPs by AICTE are the need of the hour.
• Digital learning and the increasing use of smart devices such as computers, smart phones, and tablets have enhanced student learning and therefore this was required

Significance

With this, the teachers of higher educational institutions will educate the students according to the industry needs and equip them with varied kinds of skills.

Highlights

• This has been done the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) in thrust and emerging areas in technology.
• The FDPs will be conducted in 22 Indian states.
• The ATAL Academy is conducting FDPs in online mode, including the process of registration till certificate disbursal mechanism.
• In the year 2020-21, new thrust areas in the field of Engineering, Management, Life Skills, Design & Media have been incorporated.
• The online FDPs will be conducted according to the new National Education Policy (2020).

Source: PIB