Hyderabad: Mr Anumula Revanth Reddy, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Telangana, outlined his vision for the state during the CII Telangana & TDF USA Conference on Education and Skill Development. He expressed his aim to elevate Telangana to a global competitive level by prioritizing top-tier education, enhancing employability, and fostering skill development initiatives.
In his inaugural address, Mr A Revanth Reddy, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Telangana, revealed the government’s strategy to advance education and skilling through partnerships with industry giants like Tata, Mahindra, and Century. He mentioned that this collaborative effort aims to revolutionize the skilling landscape. The establishment of 10 skill universities in rural areas marks a significant milestone in Telangana’s skilling journey. These universities, serving as hubs of excellence, will have industry partners contributing to curriculum design while the state ensures regulatory oversight. Graduates will emerge well-prepared for diverse career paths, equipped with skills essential for success in today’s job market. An innovative aspect of this initiative is the elevation of skill-based courses to degree status, offering graduates unprecedented opportunities for advancement. With the flexibility to pursue competitive exams or secure employment in specialized fields, graduates will enhance their global competitiveness and employability, driving economic growth and prosperity. Mr Reddy commended CII Telangana and Telangana Development Forum for providing a platform to address this pressing issue.
Mr C Shekar Reddy, Chairman, CII Telangana & CMD, CSR Estates Ltd., emphasized CII’s extensive efforts in skill development and livelihood enhancement. Acting as a crucial link between industry and youth, CII has advocated policies and initiated on-ground projects. Notably, CII facilitated the establishment of NSDC and 11 Sector Skill Councils, creating industry-led employment exchanges called CII Model Career Centres (MCCs). Additionally, CII has released two annual reports, the India Skills Report and India Decoding Jobs, providing insights into the skilling and employment landscape. Mr. Reddy also discussed the successful implementation of dual apprenticeship activities by Telangana Technical Education, CII, and Alpla, offering a replicable model for other industries. He expressed CII’s readiness to collaborate on establishing skill development centers in the state.
Mr Anil Kumar V Epur, Advisor of CII Telangana Public Policy Taskforce and Past Chairman of CII Southern Region, stated during his context setting that the purpose of organizing this event is to urge the government to acknowledge the significance of aligning education with industry requirements. Additionally, it aims to provide advice on structural and curriculum modifications to facilitate skill development starting from high school onwards.
Dr G Gopal Reddy, Trustee and Past Chairman of the Telangana Development Forum (TDF-USA), expressed his concern about the insufficient skill levels among today’s youth. He outlined his goal to transform the state into a model for skill development and education.
The Hon’ble Chief Minister, Mr Revanth Reddy launched the highly anticipated 2nd Edition of the first-of-its-kind event, the IGBC Green Property Show 2024, showcasing only IGBC-certified and pre-certified green projects scheduled from May 17th to 19th, 2024, at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad.
Mr B Venkatesham, IAS., Principal Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Government of Telangana; Mr Vagish Dixit, Chairman, CII Telangana Public Policy Taskforce & Managing Director – Alpla India; Dr Jayaprakash Narayan, General Secretary, Foundation for Democratic Reforms; Mr Rajendra Srivastava, Executive Director, ISB Centre for Business Innovation; Prof D Ravinder, Department of Political Science, & Vice-Chancellor, Osmania University were among the other key speakers at the Conference.
