Universities should adopt a modern and scientific syllabus to address the needs of the changing world, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan said on Saturday, while speaking at the first convocation of the Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skills University, underscoring that the nation’s true strength lies in the capabilities of its people.
The Vice President underlined the importance of adaptability. He stressed that degrees are meaningful only when they translate into employability and called for greater focus on skill development and new-age technologies.
He highlighted the importance of using the learned skills for society’s service. “We should take the right positive steps taken by anyone which is good for society at large,” Mr. Radhakrishnan said.
The Vice President said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has witnessed a transformative shift in its approach to skilling and human capital development.
He highlighted initiatives such as Skill India, PM-SETU, the Skill India Digital Hub, the establishment of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and reforms in vocational training. These initiatives have redefined how India prepares its youth for the future, he said. The Vice President also complimented Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, saying the State is now “competing with leading global economies”.
