INDIA, 26TH FEBRUARY, 2020, The second day of “13th Higher Education, Skill and Livelihood Conclave” started with a technical session on “Impact of 4.0 Technology Revolution on Industries and Academia.” Followed by another technical session on “Education, Skill and Changing Social and Life Realities.” There was a special session on “Higher Education, Skill and Livelihood – The Way Forward.” The Indian education system is in the drifting phase from learning to transformation in the growth of a student. Students will be trained and prepared for industries during their undergraduate and postgraduate period. The Vice-Chancellor, Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, Mr Raj Nehru said that business models are converting into a non-linear business from linear. Customer’s demand is becoming variable, the life of a product cycle is decreasing, and the structure of industries are becoming linear. The chances of getting hired in any organisation are higher for a multitasker than specialisation. Traditional courses are not enough and new integrated courses are in demand as per as industrial need.
Dr. R. C. Sharma, Associate Professor, School of Global Affairs, Dr. B R Ambedkar University highlighted on the process of learning “we must know how to learn.” The Director, BSA Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu, Dr K. Ganesh talked about the future AI technology, adopting more dynamic and flexible learning models, providing the basic knowledge as needed and focus on applied knowledge and the relationship between humans and machines will become more intense.
Sri G. Anantha Ramu, IAS, Special Chief Secretary to Government, Department of Skill Development and Training, Andhra Pradesh highlighted the overview of 21st Century skills and its challenges like obsolete skills, partition gap, the impact of automation and low industry interface. The answer to these problems is the “Naipunya Vikasam” Integration of skilling with school education. stated by Sri G. Anantha Ramu. Mr. Nawneet Vibhaw, Partner, Khaitan & Co. talked about his career journey as a case study on the shifting from govt to private job and came out as an entrepreneur. Technically qualified people are in demand and there is a need to train the workforce, rather than specialisation.
Shri Sunil Sharma, Chancellor, Suresh Gyan Vihar University said that most of the colleges are proving labours but not leaders to the industries, sensitivity is missing in education. Education management should focus more on creativity than the marking system. The conclave ended with the welcome address by Mr. Deepak Sood, Secretary-General, ASSOCHAM with highlights of various new skill development programs which are open to international students.
Distributed by The Times of Africa on behalf of ASSOCHAM
