Katra- The Union Territory Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday that it is the responsibility of Universities and teaching communities to prepare enlightened citizens through research, inquiry, creativity, innovation and contribute to realize the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’.
“Education awakens the mind. It offers the ability to question the status quo and the questions sow the seeds of growth. It is the responsibility of our Universities and teaching community to prepare enlightened citizens through research, inquiry, creativity, innovation and contribute to realize the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’, Sinha said.
He was addressing a gathering on the 20th Foundation Day celebration of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), here at Matrika Auditorium. The LG also laid foundation stones for the infrastructural projects worth Rs 70 crore.
In his address, the LG congratulated the students, faculty and the staff members of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University and commended the significant contribution of the university in the education sector.
“In the last two decades, SMVDU has nurtured students, served the knowledge economy of the country with great distinction and aspires to empower young generation,” he said.
Talking about the emergence of new technologies and its impact on the society, Sinha said that the cutting-edge tools of Artificial Intelligence and the explosion of new technologies have brought social equality.
“It is changing the way we collect, process and utilize knowledge for a better world. This change also presents vast opportunities to every individual to grow and prosper,” he said.
He advised the Universities to recalibrate, reform and readjust themselves to adapt to the changes. He said it was high time to realize that the traditional learning process and education that we have known for many decades will no longer exist in the future.
“In the technology driven world, the recalibration in education will liberate students from conventional academic content, disciplines and train them with skills and ability to succeed in the uncharted future,” the LG said.
“Today, scientists, academicians and thinkers both from Global North and Global South are redefining education and its objectives,” he added.
The LG asked the higher educational institutions and universities to aim for global excellence and competitive advantage.
“We are living in the world of surprises where the only constant in life is change. But, the biggest challenge is to prepare students for the jobs that don’t yet exist. We need to provide them with skills that will remain relevant and complement the growing pace of change,” he said.
Sinha also said that there has been a tectonic shift from what we were producing as an agriculture society to now as a knowledge society.
“Journey from raw materials to knowledge products has been phenomenal. Innovation and research will now become the soul and integral pillar of the Universities,” he added.
Highlighting the significant features of the National Education Policy 2020, the LG said , under the guidance of Prime Minister, the progressive education policy offers the key to unlock the vast potential of basic knowledge, applied skills, critical thinking, collaboration, leadership, creativity, innovation, lifelong learning and career skills like flexibility, adaptability as well as social and cross cultural skill.
He also emphasized on the stronger industry-academic relationship. He said in the next 5 years the manufacturing will shift towards automation which means innovation and digital transformation will play a significant role.
“India has already formulated action plan for 12 identified champion sectors that include IT, ITeS, Tourism, Legal Services, Communication Services, Environment and the Education Sector. I am confident by 2030 India will become unique emerging Services market and a global manufacturing hub,’ he added.
The LG also shared the unique endeavour of the Jammu University to prepare students for future jobs through the Design your Degree program.
“Such reforms will empower the students to take ownership of their own career paths and make the changes they want in their careers rather than waiting to react to changes imposed on them,” he said.
On the occasion, the LG felicitated the students who excelled in various competitions.
Prof. (Dr.) Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor, SMVDU presented the achievements of the University and gave an overview of the key initiatives taken by the university for the holistic development of the students.
LG Reviews Progress On Delineation Of Gair Mumkin Khads
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired a meeting with the senior officials to review the progress on delineation of Gair Mumkin Khads in various districts of Jammu Division.
The meeting was attended by Shaleen Kabra, Financial Commissioner, Revenue; Vikramjit Singh, Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce department; Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Dr. Piyush Singla, Secretary to Government, Revenue; Deputy Commissioners of various districts including Udhampur, Samba, Kathua and senior officers, an official spokesperson said.
Sinha, he said, took appraisal of the progress achieved in the delineation/demarcation of Gair Mumkin Khads in Jammu, Samba, Kathua and Udhampur.
He said that the LG directed the officers to expedite the work and complete the same at the earliest.
“He also directed the Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce department to explore possibilities for establishment of industries in districts like Doda and Kishtwar,” the spokesperson added.
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