Chandigarh March 5: Haryana Chief Minister, Sh Nayab Singh Saini, directed officers to prepare a proposal and send it to the Central Government for the establishment of an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus in the state. He assured that the state government is ready to provide the necessary land for this initiative.
The Chief Minister emphasized that the IIT would be established to offer students high-quality, world-class technical education, equipping them with the skills and knowledge required for careers in engineering and technology.
The Chief Minister was presiding over a meeting of the Higher Education Department held here today.
Haryana Education Minister, Sh Mahipal Dhanda, Minister of State for Sports, Sh Gaurav Gautam, Chief Secretary, Sh Anurag Rastogi and Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Sh Rajesh Khullar were also present at the meeting. Vice Chancellors and Registrars of State Universities, along with District Education Officers from various districts also attended the meeting.
State Government would work towards the internationalization of higher education by providing world-class facilities in Universities
He said that the present State Government has taken several significant steps to provide quality education to students, resulting in an increased trust in government educational institutions. The Chief Minister urged the Vice-Chancellors to focus not only on education but also on research, innovation, and skill development for students. He emphasized the need to allocate a separate fund for these purposes. Furthermore, he encouraged the Vice-Chancellors to motivate students to establish their own startups, highlighting that many young people today are earning substantial incomes without any initial investment. The Chief Minister also assured that the State Government would work towards the internationalization of higher education by providing world-class facilities in universities to accommodate a larger number of foreign students.
Skill development of youth essential to enhance employability
The Chief Minister also emphasized the importance of skill development for the youth to enhance their employability. He stated that the State Government has fostered a conducive environment for industries, making Haryana a preferred destination for both Indian and international companies to establish their units. This growth has created a demand for trained manpower to meet the expanding needs of these industries.
To address this, the State Government has established Shri Vishwakarma Skill University (SVSU) in Dudhola village, Palwal district, to provide skill education to students. Sh Nayab Singh Saini was informed that the university currently offers 43 technical courses of varying durations and has signed 200 MoUs with different industries. The university has achieved an impressive 81 per cent placement rate for its students. In addition, the university is actively working to revive local art by promoting the Banchari folk dance in the region.
Teachers urged to guide students on various career options
While emphasizing the importance of student counseling, the Chief Minister urged teachers to guide students on the various career options available to them, helping them choose the right path for the future and avoid being misguided. He also said that the State Government has decided to open e-libraries in all schools and colleges across the state in a phased manner.
CM seeks suggestions from Vice-Chancellors for upcoming State Budget, assures incorporation of the best ideas
In the meeting, the Chief Minister also sought suggestions from Vice-Chancellors for the upcoming State Budget and assured that the best suggestions would be incorporated. He mentioned that he has held pre-consultation meetings with various stakeholder groups to gather their valuable input. Additionally, suggestions have been invited through an online portal, which has already received around 10,000 submissions.
Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education Department Sh Vineet Garg, Deputy Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh Yash Pal, Director, Secondary Education Sh Jitender Kumar, OSD to Chief Minister Sh Raj Nehru, Vice Chancellors of Universities and senior officers were also present in the meeting.
