Thursday, 20 August 2015

Skill development essential for education

NEW DELHI: Urging the industry and other stakeholders to join the Delhi government in improving the infrastructure and quality of government schools, deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said that skill development will go a long way in bringing about a positive change. Sisodia was addressing a session on 'Making Delhi the Knowledge Hub of India', organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

The minister emphasized that there should be a sync between the requirements of the industry and the education system. He announced a new concept "Be a Teacher", which will be launched on the Teachers' Day by President Pranab Mukherjee. He will address a government school class on September 5.

"Innovative thinking is the key to success and the need of the hour. Education should move towards making students, leaders and innovators," said Sisodia. He highlighted that the quality of education needs to be improved and should be more research-oriented.

Other important members present on the occasion were Punya Srivastava, education secretary, Delhi government, Aditya Birla convener, CII Delhi panel on education, and Alka Kaul, chairperson, CII Delhi state council.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Sisodia-Skill-development-essential-for-education/articleshow/48548561.cms

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