{
  "id": 5926744,
  "title": "Pune: Focus On Quality, Not Numbers, To Empower Next Generation, Says Dr Vishwajeet Kadam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/pune-focus-on-quality-not-numbers-to-empower-next-generation-says-dr",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T06:20:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/pune-focus-on-quality-not-numbers-to-empower-next-generation-says-dr-vishwajeet-kadam"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pune: Dr Vishwajeet Kadam, Secretary and Pro Vice-Chancellor of Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, cautioned today’s educators against merely focusing on increasing numbers, instead urging them to prioritize cultivating qualitative growth, deep learning and overall excellence in students. The program, attended by prominent university officials, education committee chairpersons, university leaders and educators, underscored the importance of adapting education to the demands of a technology-driven generation. Dr Kadam emphasized that teachers must transition from traditional knowledge delivery to fostering critical thinking, innovation, problem-solving and knowledge creation among students. He announced that Bharati Vidyapeeth will waive foreign currency publication fees for faculty members, incentivizing their involvement in national and international research. Chancellor Dr Shivajirao Kadam echoed these sentiments, highlighting the institution's commitment to women's education and research, calling for a stronger research culture among faculty. The celebration, featuring felicitations for educators and a commemorative address, served as a poignant reminder that the true value of education lies in the caliber of minds it nurtures, rather than the sheer volume of students it reaches.",
  "summary": "Pune: As today’s generation is already well-versed in technology, educators' responsibility is to equip students with knowledge and skills that go beyond what technology can readily offer. The focus, therefore, must shift from merely increasing numbers to nurturing qualitative growth, deeper learning and overall excellence among students, said Dr Vishwajeet Kadam, Secretary and Pro…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}