28th December,2023 (Odisha Tazanews) BBSR :-> Hon’ble Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan’s Visionary Discourse at IIM Jammu ignites young minds for Viksit Bharat @ 2047″ for your kind perusal.The Indian Institute of Management Jammu (IIM) Jammu hosted Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship,
Govt. of India, for a momentous visit that included a comprehensive review of ongoing construction activities. This visit not only underscored the institute’s steadfast commitment to academic excellence and innovation but also aligned seamlessly with the broader goals of national progress under the visionary initiative, “Viksit Bharat”.
The event was presided by Padmashri Dr. Milind. P. Kamble, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu, Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean Academics, Cmdr Kesavan Baskkaran, Chief Administrative Officer, IIM Jammu along with officials from the Ministry, faculty, officers, staff and students of the Institute On the occasion, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan planted a Rudraksha sapling, symbolizing growth and prosperity, in the permanent campus during the visit, commencing the event with a traditional lamp lighting ceremony.
One of the key highlights of the visit was the involvement of the student community with the Hon’ble Minister for in-depth discussion on the ViksitBharat@2047 initiative, a visionary program aimed at shaping the educational and skill development landscape in India by the year 2047.The discussion with students revolved around this long-term vision of the government and its several initiatives, aligning the educational landscape with the overall broad goals of the nation where he emphasized on the bottom of the pyramid approach of the government to prosper inclusive economic growth and the importance of imparting knowledge in the local language.
While answering questions of the students, Hon’ble Minister mentioned the quality education initiatives that the Government is planning and implementing to ensure equal access to education as a part of New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Further, during the interaction, Hon’ble Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence in holistic development of the mankind.
This pivotal interaction at IIM Jammu served as a platform for collaboration, innovation, and the co-creation of educational pathways that resonate with the evolving needs of the nation, propelling it towards a brighter and more prosperous future. The event culminated with the national anthem with a sense of pride and patriotism.
