Equip students with industry-ready skills, entrepreneurial abilities, Joshi tells institutions

HUBBALLI Union Minister for Education, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi has stressed the need for educational institutions to move beyond conventional degree-oriented education and equip students with industry-relevant skills, entrepreneurial abilities and leadership qualities. Speaking during the inauguration of the newly constructed third floor of the college and the Jnanayogi Sri Siddeshwar Swamiji Auditorium at the Chetan Group of Institutions in Hubballi on Saturday, he said that skill-based and industry-oriented education has become essential in an increasingly competitive world.

Educational institutions should focus on helping develop confidence, communication skills, leadership qualities and an entrepreneurial outlook among students, he said. Mr.

Joshi commended the Chetan Group for its commitment to quality education and for combining modern learning with Indian culture, values and traditions. He expressed the hope that the institution will grow further and emerge as a centre of learning that will shape the future of thousands of students.