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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Varsities urged to focus more on skill training
Former Finance Minister T.M. Thomas Isaac has urged universities in the State to focus more on skill training for students. Along with knowledge creation, varsities should focus on improving the skill level of students, he said at a career orientation session held at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit (SSUS), Kalady. The event was part of the joint initiative of the university and the Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission under the Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council. He urged students to realise their skill levels while pursuing academic programmes. The government has launched various programmes to inculcate entrepreneurship on campuses, he said. As part of the joint association with the Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission, students will be given training on how to step up their skills in tune with the requirements of the job market. Sessions on 'How to perform in interviews' and 'Developing English language skills' will be offered as part of the programme. SSUS Vice-Chancellor K.K. Geethakumary presided. P.S. Sreekala, Director, Knowledge Economy Mission, spoke.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Kerala HC reserves order in PIL against posting of Thomas Isaac as Vijnana Keralam adviser
The Kerala High Court has reserved for orders a petition questioning the appointment of former Finance Minister T.M. Thomas Isaac as adviser to the Vijnana Keralam initiative of the State government. A public interest litigation (PIL) had been filed questioning his appointment. Earlier this year, the High Court had issued notice to Dr. Isaac on the basis of the PIL. It also appointed an amicus curiae to assist it in the PIL.
