CM says skill is true currency

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has said that while today is the age of currency, skill is the true currency, and India understands this well, and that is why the country is moving towards skill development through innovation.

The CM, along with Governor Mangubhai Patel, inaugurated the national workshop on ‘Employment-Oriented Education: Trends and New opportunities’, organised by the MP Higher Education Department at the Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre in Bhopal on Wednesday.

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The CM said that Madhya Pradesh is primarily an agricultural and rapidly developing state, and so the state government has extended agricultural education to general colleges. He noted that if youths want to pursue a career in agriculture, they should be equipped with knowledge of modern technology. He emphasised that the scope of universities should expand, and all such courses should be offered there.

Governor Mangubhai Patel emphasised that universities should prepare curricula based on identification of local employment opportunities. He expressed the expectation that, alongside implementing investment projects, courses should be introduced to train suitable candidates for industrial employment, as this would ensure that local youth are ready as soon as projects begin.

Patel appreciated that the workshop is timely and provides a strong platform for preparing for the future, and it is an effective step toward contributing to development of India through employment-focused education.

He said that education is the backbone of society, as it enables individuals, communities, and the nation to adapt to the times, adopt innovations, and seize new opportunities.

He pointed out that ”our education system should not only provide access to employment opportunities but also empower students towards self-reliance”.