Srinagar- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called upon the people from all sections of the society to work together with the administration to preserve and protect the ancient shrines and places of religious importance.
Sinha paid obeisance at Mata Sidhlakshmi Asthapan, Lokbhawan, Anantnag, on the auspicious occasion of ‘Har Bah’.
He prayed for the well-being of all and peace and prosperity of J&K.
The LG also joined the devotees in the Maha Yagya, organised by the Terathraj Sidhlakshmi Peeth Trust, on Ashadh Shukla Paksha Dwadashi.
Speaking on the occasion, he reiterated the commitment of the government to improve facilities for the pilgrims of holy pilgrimages in Jammu Kashmir.
Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid, Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag; members of Terathraj Sidhlakshmi Peeth Trust and devotees in large numbers were present.
Stresses Industry-Academia Collaboration
The speed and scale of change in 4th Industrial Revolution calls for strengthening the Industry-Academia collaborations, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said, while speaking on the rapid transformation taking place in the Industry sector. He made these remarks on Thursday during the inauguration of Kashmir College of Engineering and Technology, at Ranbirgarh, Srinagar.
The LG, in his address, emphasised on fostering innovation culture in Engineering Colleges and realigning the curriculum to fulfill the evolving industry requirements.
“Skills and not the degree will shape the destiny of our industries. The future workforce must have critical skills such as cognitive skills, logical reasoning, technical skills etc to build future-proof careers,” the LG said.
On the occasion, the LG highlighted reforms in the education sector under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, to promote startups, innovation and entrepreneurship in Jammu Kashmir.
He also made some valuable suggestions to explore the vast opportunities in the engineering and technology sector.
The demand for professionals in engineering and technology companies has increased. “Today, the industry is looking for a workforce with a specific skill set. Our focus should be on building capacities in accordance with the skills required for existing and future job positions, he said.
He congratulated the Chairman, Kashmir College of Engineering & Technology Raja Aijaz Ali, and the entire team for their endeavour to strengthen the technological excellence in academia, innovation and nurturing a future-ready skilled workforce.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to LG; Prof. Nilofer Khan, Vice Chancellor Kashmir University; Vikramjit Singh, Commissioner Secretary Industries & Commerce department; Vidhi Kumar Birdi, IGP Kashmir and other senior officials.
Raja Aijaz Ali, Chairman, Kashmir College of Engineering & Technology; Dr Syed Jalal Ahmad, Principal along with faculty members and staff of the college were present on the occasion.
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