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In 2019, the University Grants Commission (UGC) introduced the Quality Mandate initiative, which led to the development of guidelines on "Mulya Pravah - Inculcation of Human Values and Professional Ethics in Higher Educational Institutions." The fundamental objective of these guidelines was to foster the holistic development of students by integrating essential ethical principles and human values into the academic curriculum. However, despite the laudable intentions behind these guidelines, the effective implementation of value education programs has encountered challenges, notably the lack of familiarity among educators and a dearth of concerted efforts by universities to execute these transformative initiatives. This study aims at the teacher educators' perceptions regarding the efficacy of the 'Mulyapravah'. Survey and focusgroup discussions revealed that teachers have positive reception of UGC guidelines on value education. The results emphasis on strategies that promote student engagement, such as teaching that incorporates core values and activities centered around students, highlights the changing pedagogical trends in higher education. The study suggests a sample curriculum for undergraduate students that enriches their value acquisition through creative practicums.