Delhi's LG Calls for Enhanced Skill Development in Universities
LG Sandhu urges Delhi universities to skill students for employability
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Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu urged Delhi's universities to strengthen connections with industry and society to enhance student employability. He emphasized the importance of addressing environmental issues, mental health, and urban challenges while engaging students in social initiatives.
- 01LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu emphasized the need for universities to enhance student employability through industry collaboration.
- 02Students should be engaged in social issues like women's safety, traffic decongestion, and environmental sustainability.
- 03Research on urban challenges such as air quality, water supply, and mental health is crucial for Delhi's development.
- 04Universities are encouraged to contribute to the Delhi Behavioural Change Mission.
- 05The focus includes disaster resilience and public health research in collaboration with local health authorities.
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During an interactive meeting with Vice-Chancellors and Directors of Delhi's universities, Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu highlighted the critical need for universities to bridge the gap between academia, industry, and society to enhance employability. He urged universities to engage approximately 300,000 students in social initiatives, promoting awareness on issues like women's safety, traffic congestion, and environmental sustainability. Sandhu outlined key research areas for universities, including air quality, urban water supply, traffic mobility, and mental health, emphasizing their role in addressing Delhi's pressing urban challenges. He also called for universities to support the 'Delhi Behavioural Change Mission' and participate in disaster risk assessments to improve community resilience. The LG's directives aim to foster a generation of graduates who are not only employable but also socially responsible.
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The initiatives could lead to a more employable workforce and a socially responsible student body, addressing critical urban challenges in Delhi.
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