Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha underlines need to equip students with knowledge, research, creative skills and practical experiences

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 04 (STC): Emphasizing that the purpose of higher education should not be only to provide degrees, Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha said that equipping students with knowledge, research, creativity and practical experience to face the challenges of the future should also be among the core priorities of the education system.
Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha stated this while chairing an important meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Council at Lok Bhawan, Jammu. The meeting discussed various issues related to further strengthening the existing system of higher education in Jammu and Kashmir, improving quality in educational institutions and providing an educational environment compatible with the requirements of the future.
Besides, various measures were considered to develop the higher education sector on modern lines, promote research and innovation in educational institutions and prepare students for the changing global educational and industrial environment.
The meeting also discussed in detail how research, scientific thinking, creativity and innovative activities can be promoted in higher educational institutions along with further improving the quality of teaching. The need was highlighted to create an environment in educational institutions where students have adequate opportunities to acquire practical skills along with traditional education and to develop new ideas.
On this occasion, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stressed on the need for a future-ready higher education system that plays a vital role in enhancing the capabilities of the youth, instilling critical thinking in them and equipping them with the necessary skills as per the changing global context.
There was an overall consensus in the meeting that in order to make the higher education sector in Jammu and Kashmir more effective, modern and productive, special attention needs to be paid to the quality of education, research and innovation and promotion of new skills in educational institutions, so that the youth here can take advantage of the opportunities available at the national and international levels. Can be made usable.
(Straight Talk Communication)