Jammu: Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan, interacted with the student community on Thursday for an in-depth discussion on the ViksitBharat@2047 initiative. This initiative aims to shape the educational and skill development landscape in India by the year 2047.
The discussion with students revolved around the government’s long-term vision and its various initiatives aligning the educational landscape with the broader goals of the nation.
Speaking at the occasion, Pradhan expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his governance philosophy, the approach of uplifting those at the bottom of the pyramid, the Sabka Saath—Sabka Vikas model, the need for promoting education in the mother tongue, and drawing pride, inspiration, and confidence from Bharatiyata.
He highlighted the Prime Minister’s welfarism model as a case study and encouraged the students and faculty of the institution to examine it minutely.
He suggested coming up with long-term case studies on the unique propositions and possibilities of Jammu & Kashmir. He also stressed the importance of the next 25 years when, with Sabka Prayas (everyone’s participation), the goal of Viksit Bharat @2047 will be realized.
While answering questions from the students, he mentioned the quality education initiatives that the Government is planning and implementing to ensure equal access to education as a part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. During the interaction, Pradhan emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence in holistic development.
During his visit, Dharmendra Pradhan conducted a detailed assessment of IIM Jammu’s Jagti campus construction progress, acknowledging the institute’s commitment to academic excellence, research, and fostering future leaders. He also visited and lauded the state-of-the-art library at the institute and the advanced facilities available there to provide a comprehensive learning ecosystem.
