‘India poised for significant growth by 2047’
Fayaz Bukhari
SRINAGAR, Aug 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that in the past one-decade premier educational institutions have been established in Jammu and Kashmir.
In his address during the inauguration of the administrative block at the Central University of Kashmir, Sinha said the human capital that is being prepared in the universities will surely help in nation building.
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“It is a fact that from the past 8-10 years, we have been able to establish some premier educational institutions under the leadership of PM Modi. Be it IIT, NIFT, Central University and AIIMS, J&K has benefited from these institutions,” he said.
He said that the way reforms are being brought into the syllabus will be beneficial for students and the nation as a whole.
He said that he sees a bright future for the CUK and also wished to see this varsity among the top universities by 2047. “I want the committee members of the Central University to take the varsity at global level,” he said.
“The students need to study beyond the syllabus and I am sure that with this, the students of CUK will focus on it and will contribute to national development,” he added.
The LG said that there is a need for vital contribution by academicians and students as India is poised for significant growth over the next two decades with the ultimate objective of Viksit Bharat@ 2047.
“Our growth model should focus on creating human capital that can contribute significantly to economic growth,” he said.
Sinha highlighted the importance of providing an engaging learning environment, foster critical thinking and life skills, problem solving and innovation among students.
“We must get rid of the laid back attitude and make revolutionary changes in the old curriculum of Colleges and Universities to transform India into a knowledge economy. Our topmost priority should be investment in human capital, innovation and research,” he said.
The LG emphasised that adequate attention must be given to interdisciplinary courses. “Apart from developing creativity, innovation, thinking, skills, the interdisciplinary courses also help in making the students aware of their social and moral responsibilities,” he said. Sinha said the University is the axis of development and the students are its periphery. “Human development is never mechanical. It requires a better university, teachers and learning environment,” he added.
“Due to rapid growth and evolving technology, we need human resources with exceptional qualities. They should have lifelong learning skills and the ability to change with time for re-skilling and up-skilling,” he said.
The occasion also witnessed the commencement of a 7-day induction programme for newly recruited faculty of the Central University of Kashmir.
Prof. A. Ravindra Nath, Vice Chancellor, Central University of Kashmir; Rajiv Pandey, DIG Central Kashmir Range; Jatin Kishore, Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal; Head of Departments, faculty members, staff and students of the university were present.
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