Nirmala Sitharaman, minister of union finance and corporate affairs, stated on Saturday that in order for India to achieve its development objectives, it is imperative that it comprehends what the business world needs and that educational institutions produce graduates who are capable of entering the workforce.
At a local event, Sitharaman said that Indian higher education was on par with that of international institutions and that graduates from Indian colleges make up the second-largest group of those in charge of the best worldwide corporations. In reference to Saint-Gobain India’s participation on the board of the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Kancheepuram, stated that when businesses are represented on the boards of research institutions, they are familiar with the industry, particularly those futuristic and sun-rise areas so that India can begin producing some of the essential items for which we are currently totally dependent on other nations.
She said at the 10th convocation of the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, “What we need to do now is to make sure we understand what the industry needs and be able to manufacture for ourselves and for the world, and that is why industry leaders sitting on the boards of such wonderful educational institutions, which draw talent, which bring in the best of skills and ability, and which have rigorous learning experiences are very important.” “We must educate kids who can enter the workforce and work in fields that advance India’s development objectives. I believe that most institutions are now able to work together effectively since the government consults with them and solicits their advice, which enables students to enrol in schools that are of utmost importance, according to the speaker.
