The University Grants Commission (UGC) has instructed the higher educational institutions (HEIs) to work out modalities for incurring the spirit of 'Panch Pran'. The Panch Pran adds resolve for moving the country ahead as a developed India, eradicating all traces of servitude, be proud of India's heritage and legacy. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has instructed higher educational institutions (HEIs) to work out modalities for adding the spirit of 'Panch Pran' & 'LIFE' movement in the higher education system.

In his address to the nation on the 76th Independence Day this year, Prim Narendra Modi mentioned about five resolves (Panch Pran) and their relevance for the coming 25 years as the nation is entering the 'Amrit Kaal'. The Panch Pran adds -- resolve to move the country ahead as a developed India, erase all traces of servitude, being proud of India's heritage and legacy, the strength of unity and solidarity & duties of citizens towards the nation.

UGC Secretary Rajnish Jain said, "Prime Minister, through the Lifestyle for the Environment (LIFE) mission, urges the nation to live a lifestyle that is in tune with our planet and does not harm it. "The need for the hour is to solve the challenges faced by our planet using human centric, collective efforts and robust action that further sustainable development."

He adds, "Higher educational institutions (HEIs) are requested to work out the modalities for imbibing the spirit of the 'Panch Pran' and 'LIFE' Movement in the higher education system. The activities undertaken in this regard may be shared on UGC's University Activity Monitoring Portal (UAMP)."