- CM Dhami stresses improving student attendance and promoting vocational, entrepreneurial, and employment-oriented education in the Higher Education Department.
- Special focus on skill development to connect youth with employment opportunities, including foreign language training for overseas jobs.
- Emphasis on training professors in modern technologies, equipping libraries and laboratories, and educational tours for meritorious students under the Bharat Darshan Yojana.
In a recent review of the Higher Education Department, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami advocated for several enhancements to the state’s education system. The Chief Minister emphasized the need to improve student attendance and promote vocational, entrepreneurial, and employment-oriented education, according to a press statement. Here’s a detailed look at key directives and initiatives discussed during the review.
Focus on Skill Development and Employment
A primary focus of the review was on linking higher education with tangible employment opportunities. CM Dhami stressed that post-degree, special attention should be given to skill development to ensure that young people are ready for the job market. This includes aligning training with the human resource needs of other countries.
Training for Overseas Employment
To facilitate overseas employment, the Chief Minister highlighted the importance of providing youth with both skill development and foreign language training. By coordinating with foreign embassies, training programs should be tailored to meet the specific demands of different countries, ensuring a supply of skilled human resources for international jobs.
Enhancing Quality and Engagement in Higher Education
The Chief Minister emphasized that ensuring quality and employment-oriented higher education requires that professors are proficient in modern technologies. Moreover, the availability of effective teaching aids is crucial to making learning more engaging for students. Libraries in universities and colleges should be well-stocked, and laboratories must be equipped with all necessary apparatus.
Bharat Darshan Yojana for Educational Tours
Under the state government’s Bharat Darshan Yojana, meritorious students from universities and colleges will have the opportunity to visit leading institutions across the country. These educational tours aim to broaden their exposure and enhance their learning experience. Efforts are being made to include as many universities and colleges as possible under the NAAC grading system to maintain standards.
Rapid Implementation of NEP 2020
In line with National Education Policy 2020, the upgradation of higher education in the state is being pursued at a rapid pace. This includes aligning curricula with innovation to secure a better future for students. Support from reputed institutions excelling in the education sector will be sought to achieve this.
Strengthening E-Learning and Vocational Training
The Chief Minister also addressed the need to strengthen the e-library system, ensuring that books for both competitive exams and academic courses are available to students free of cost. Additionally, vocational courses will be introduced in colleges to provide students with practical skills and enhance their employ ability.
Curriculum Aligned with Innovation
For students in higher education, curricula should be aligned with innovation. For this, support should be sought from reputed institutions excelling in the education sector. The e-library system must be strengthened to ensure that books for both competitive exams and academic courses are available to students free of cost. Additionally, vocational courses should be introduced in colleges.