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Jaipur, Jan 27 (PTI) Governor and Chancellor Kalraj Mishra on Thursday asked universities in the state to set an example for other states in implementing the new education policy and deciding the curriculum under it.
Phased efforts are being made to implement the new education policy from the coming academic season by interacting with the vice-chancellors of various universities from time to time, he said during the 18th convocation of Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, which was held virtually.
Playback singer Lata Mangeshkar was awarded D.Lit at the convocation while scientist M.S.
Swaminathan was also awarded an honourary degree.
Mishra called for effective work in universities for vocational education and skill development along with traditional education.
He also called upon teachers to update the curriculum and directed them to include Indian knowledge and culture in it.