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Vikas Purush addresses 1st Convocation of Islamic University of Science and Technology
YB WEB DESK. Dated: 3/2/2021 12:38:31 PM
* LG STRESSES ON STRENGTHENING COLLEGE-INDUSTRY CONNECT, COVERING SKILL GAP AND ENHANCING
* INDUSTRY EXPOSURE & PROJECT-BASED EXPERIENCE WHILE STUDYING
* CALLS UPON STUDENT COMMUNITY TO DEDICATE THEMSELVES TOWARDS BUILDING AATMA NIRBHAR J&K
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Srinagar, Mar 1 Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today emphasized on imparting Outcome-based Education in educational institutions to bridge the gap between available Human Capital and Industry requirements. The Lt Governor was speaking during the 1st Convocation of Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) Awantipora, held here at SKICC. During the convocation, as many as 7000 meritorious students, including 163 Gold medalists were awarded degrees. In addition to this, 14 scholars were also awarded Doctorate and M.Phil Degrees. Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor, who is also the Chancellor of the University, congratulated the graduating students and gold medalists for their academic performance, and faculty members for shaping the young minds. He also extended his best wishes to the proud parents and family members. The Lt Governor said that the government is according high priority to the Education sector. He observed that the students of Jammu and Kashmir have high potential which is evident from the large number of students entering higher education institutions. He called upon the student community to dedicate themselves towards building AatmaNirbhar Jammu & Kashmir. In his address, the Lt Governor stressed on the need to encourage innovation at the University level through Outcome-based Education, so that the network of science and management firms, research institutes, technology firms, technical services would also be added to it in future. Emphasizing on strengthening of College- Industry connect, covering the Skill Gap, enhancing Industry Exposure and project-based experience while studying, the Lt Governor underlined the importance of developing the capabilities and skills of the youth to prepare them for the modern global market trends. Competition can be fought only through innovation in every field. Education does not just mean information and learning. It is important for all of us to understand that education means invention. To become the most powerful country in the world, we have to engage the new generation into creative work, the Lt Governor maintained. Speaking on the importance of imparting moral values, the Lt Governor observed that along with science and technology, our traditional sacrament values also needed to be promoted in educational curriculum. New Education Policy stresses on making Education process holistic. Education is not about a race to come first but it is about achieving the highest peak of values in life, added the Lt Governor. Registrar IUST, Prof. Nazeer Iqbal delivered the Vote of Thanks. Member Parliament, Dr Farooq Abdullah; Mayor, SMC, Junaid Mattu; Vice Chancellors of various Universities; Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Pandurang K. Pole; Former Vice Chancellors of IUST; Members of Executive and Academic Councils of the IUST; senior functionaries of the University, Deans of Schools, Heads and Coordinators of Departments, faculty members, and other Universities staff, students of the University and their parents attended the Convocation ceremony.