Skills, not degree, will shape destiny of j&k industry: Lieutenant Governor

Srinagar, July 18

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said demand for professionals in engineering and technology companies has increased and focus should be on building capacities.

Sinha, who was speaking at the inauguration of the Kashmir College of Engineering and Technology at Ranbirgarh on the city outskirts, said the speed and scale of change in the 4th industrial revolution calls for strengthening the industry-academia collaborations.

While congratulated the chairman of the college and the entire team for their “endeavour to strengthen the technological excellence in academia, innovation and nurturing a future-ready skilled workforce,” Sinha emphasised on fostering innovation culture in engineering colleges and realigning the curriculum to fulfil the evolving industry requirements.

Sinha releases book

• L-G Manoj Sinha on Thursday released a book, ‘Cultural Encyclopaedia of the Dard Tribe’, at the Raj Bhawan. In his address, Singh extended his felicitations to the author for exploring the remote landscapes and intricate cultural nuances, customs, language and social structures of Dard tribe through the book.
• Highlighting the significant contribution of the tribal community in nation building, the Lt Governor called for collective efforts from all stakeholders in “preserving and promoting the rich customs, culture and linguistic wealth of the tribal community.”

“Skills and not the degree will shape the destiny of our industries. The future workforce must have critical skills such as cognitive skills, logical reasoning, technical skills, etc., to build future-proof careers,” he said.

While highlighting the reforms in the education sector, Sinha urged to promote startups, innovation and entrepreneurship in Jammu and Kashmir and also made some suggestions to explore the vast opportunities in the engineering and technology sector.

“The demand for professionals in engineering and technology companies has increased. Today, industry is looking for workforce with specific skill set,” he said. “Our focus should be on building capacities in accordance with the skills required for existing and future job positions.”