Dr. Paleeris Academia

  Deeksharambh at Sree Sankara College, Kalady 19-08-2026 Today, I was truly honoured to inaugurate the Deeksharambh Programme of the Department of Management Studies, Sree Sankara College, Kalady, Ernakulam. It was a wonderful opportunity to interact with a group of young and aspiring students who are beginning an important phase of their academic and professional journey. Sree Sankara College is one of the oldest colleges in Kerala and is affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University. Being part of the Deeksharambh programme at such a reputed institution was indeed a privilege. During my interaction with the students, I reflected on the relevance of being educated in the true sense and being adaptable to the changing demands of society and the world of work. I also discussed how the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 calls for an education system that promotes holistic development, critical thinking, creativity, skills, values, and the ability to adapt to emerging rea...

  A National Seminar on Teacher Education: Reflecting on Challenges and Future Directions As the IQAC Coordinator of NSS Training College, Ottapalam, I had the privilege of organising a two-day national-level research seminar on “Teacher Education in India: Challenges and Future Directions”, held on 13 and 14 August 2026 at the college. The seminar was an important academic initiative of the institution and provided a valuable platform for engaging with contemporary issues, emerging trends, and future possibilities in teacher education.  It offered an opportunity to bring together teacher educators, researchers, scholars, and postgraduate students for serious academic deliberations on the changing landscape of teacher education in India. At a time when the education system is undergoing significant transformation under the framework of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, discussions on the future of teacher education have acquired particular importance. The seminar focus...

  Inauguration of the Siksha Deeksha Programme at Salafiyya Training College, Karinganad, Pattambi I was truly honoured to be invited by Salafiyya Training College, Pattambi, to inaugurate the Siksha Deeksha Programme for the 2026–28 B.Ed. batch. The programme marked the formal commencement of the new B.Ed. programme and provided an opportunity to interact with the prospective teachers at the beginning of their professional journey. As part of the college’s meaningful tradition, a sapling was planted on the occasion of the Siksha Deeksha programme for each new batch. I had the privilege of planting the sapling for the 2026–28 batch. This thoughtful practice symbolises the growth and development of prospective teachers and reminds us that teacher education, like nurturing a tree, requires patience, care, commitment, and a long-term vision. During the inaugural session, I spoke about the relevance of becoming teachers with a clear vision, a strong sense of responsibility, and the abi...