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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Uttar Pradesh's growth key to Viksit Bharat goal: CM Yogi
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said Uttar Pradesh's transformation into a developed state was central to India achieving the ambitious goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047 under the 'Viksit Bharat@2047' vision. UP CM Yogi Adityanath speaking at a national seminar titled Viksit Krishi–Viksit Uttar Pradesh @2047 in Lucknow on July 22. (HT photo) 'In the journey of building a developed India, no power on earth can stop us if Uttar Pradesh becomes a developed state,' he said while inaugurating a national seminar titled Viksit Krishi–Viksit Uttar Pradesh @2047, organised by the Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research (UPCAR) on its 36th foundation day. Stressing the role of agriculture and allied sectors in this transformation, the CM said the state could potentially triple its agricultural output with greater focus on innovation, scientific practices, and cutting-edge technologies. 'Nature and God have blessed UP with fertile irrigated land and a favourable climate. But to harness this fully, we must invest in research and modern techniques,' he said, addressing a gathering of scientists, researchers and policymakers. Yogi emphasised that agriculture should not be a reason for distress migration but a source of prosperity and pride. He regretted that despite its potential, only 20-30% of farmers in the state currently adopt scientific farming methods. 'We must change this. Scientists should take their innovations to the fields and demonstrate their benefits directly to farmers,' the CM said. Calling agriculture the largest employment provider in the state, followed by MSMEs, Yogi reiterated his government's goal of making Uttar Pradesh a one trillion-dollar economy by 2030, with agriculture as a key pillar. He, however, laid emphasis on the need for setting long-term, medium-term and short-term goals for better results. 'Only long-term goals do not appeal to people. So, we cannot focus on 2047 without setting goals for say, 2035, 2030 etc,' he said. The CM, at the same time, cautioned all against the visible perils of climate change and urged agriculture scientists to tailor their research to the climatic conditions in the state. 'What is suitable to European climatic conditions cannot necessarily be suitable to climatic conditions in India,' he said. During the event, the CM felicitated several agricultural scientists for their contributions. Agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi, minister of state for horticulture Dinesh Pratap Singh and other senior officials were also present on the occasion.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Constant infra upgrades at govt schools: CM
Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday said that state govt is constantly upgrading the infrastructure in govt schools in Goa and that govt institutes now have better facilities or are on par with those in other privately managed schools. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'Now, there is no shortage of teachers, even if some are appointed on a contract basis. Now there are 20 to 22 teachers teaching in a govt high school. Earlier, parents thought that a govt high school meant the facilities were lacking. Now this has changed, and govt high schools are in the number one position in the state,' said Sawant. The CM said that facilities like smart classrooms and labs are also being provided in govt schools in Goa. 'Giving good infrastructure to govt high schools is govt's duty, and we are providing it, whether it is a building, smart classroom, or lab. From time to time, we are giving such infrastructure one by one to all govt schools,' he said after inaugurating a STEM Lab at Govt Higher Secondary School, Sanquelim, along with water resources minister Subhash Shirodkar. The lab was provided under ONGC's CSR initiative. Sawant said that even children in the govt primary schools in Sanquelim and Shiroda constituencies are provided exposure to STEM education. 'This hands-on learning hub in science, robotics, and tech supports NEP 2020 and Viksit Bharat @2047. This is a step toward nurturing innovation and digital skills, which is one of six such labs across Goa. Children need exposure to STEM labs. In fact, if they are exposed to innovation and tech-related subjects now, they will develop an interest in entering innovation-related sectors in the future. Even primary students of Class IV are learning how the heart functions, how wind energy and solar energy operate. If you see this, then Goa's and India's future is bright,' said Sawant.
Malaysia Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- Malaysia Sun
"India emerging as a leading global supplier of talent in maritime sector": Bhupendra Patel
Gandhinagar(Gujarat) [India], July 19 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel urged the youth who are embarking on careers in the maritime sector to remain committed to national interest and to the preservation and promotion of India's maritime heritage. Speaking at the first graduation ceremony of Gujarat Maritime University, the Chief Minister stated that the maritime sector today offers immense opportunities and that India is rapidly emerging as a leading global supplier of talent for this industry, as stated in the release. He further added that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, global expectations from India have risen significantly, and it is now the responsibility of the young professionals entering the maritime field to lead the sector to new heights. Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisioned Gujarat as a hub for port-led development and established Gujarat Maritime University to promote the state's port and maritime heritage through modern knowledge and skills, to create a world-class trained workforce in this sector. At the first convocation of the university, degrees were conferred upon 188 students from the LLM programme and 62 from the MBA programme. In recognition of academic excellence, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel awarded Gold Medals to 13 students, including 8 female students, the release added. He highlighted Gujarat's ancient maritime heritage, including the 4,000-year-old Lothal port, and noted the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex under PM Modi's 'Virasat bhi, Vikas bhi' vision. He said that initiatives like PM Gati Shakti, Sagarmala, and the Blue Economy Mission are driving India's maritime growth. He encouraged graduates to become key contributors to Viksit Bharat@2047 and wished them a bright future. Over the past 11 years of the Prime Minister's leadership, India has revived its maritime economy through initiatives like PM Gati Shakti, Sagarmala, and the Blue Economy Mission. The Chief Minister urged graduates to become global ambassadors of this progress and contribute to Viksit Bharat@2047, while extending his best wishes for their future. In his welcome address, Gujarat Chief Secretary and President of Gujarat Maritime University, Pankaj Joshi, stated that GMU has set new benchmarks through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. He said the first convocation not only celebrates academic success but also presents a new generation ready to lead the maritime sector, shaping India's future on the global stage. He highlighted GMU's significant international collaborations with renowned organisations such as the United Nations Environment Programme, International Group of P&I Clubs, ISWAN, and IUCN. He also noted the university's successful hosting of major conferences, signing of over 20 MoUs, and availability of robust training platforms across the state. He shared that over 100 research papers by GMU's students and faculty have been published in reputed journals. He also announced that GMU has been honoured as 'Maritime Capacity Building Champion in India' by the Star Awards 2024. In-charge Dean of Gujarat Maritime University, Professor Dr. S. Shanthakumar, delivered the welcome address and presented the university's annual report. In-charge Registrar Dr. Chirag Patel extended a vote of thanks. (ANI)
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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
India a leading global supplier of talent in maritime sector: Gujarat CM
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel urged the youth who are embarking on careers in the maritime sector to remain committed to national interest and to the preservation and promotion of India's maritime heritage. Speaking at the first graduation ceremony of Gujarat Maritime University, the Chief Minister stated that the maritime sector today offers immense opportunities and that India is rapidly emerging as a leading global supplier of talent for this industry, as stated in the release. He further added that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, global expectations from India have risen significantly, and it is now the responsibility of the young professionals entering the maritime field to lead the sector to new heights. Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisioned Gujarat as a hub for port-led development and established Gujarat Maritime University to promote the state's port and maritime heritage through modern knowledge and skills, to create a world-class trained workforce in this sector. At the first convocation of the university, degrees were conferred upon 188 students from the LLM programme and 62 from the MBA programme. In recognition of academic excellence, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel awarded Gold Medals to 13 students, including 8 female students, the release added. He highlighted Gujarat's ancient maritime heritage, including the 4,000-year-old Lothal port, and noted the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex under PM Modi's "Virasat bhi, Vikas bhi" vision. He said that initiatives like PM Gati Shakti, Sagarmala, and the Blue Economy Mission are driving India's maritime growth. He encouraged graduates to become key contributors to Viksit Bharat@2047 and wished them a bright future. Over the past 11 years of the Prime Minister's leadership, India has revived its maritime economy through initiatives like PM Gati Shakti, Sagarmala, and the Blue Economy Mission. The Chief Minister urged graduates to become global ambassadors of this progress and contribute to Viksit Bharat@2047, while extending his best wishes for their future. In his welcome address, Gujarat Chief Secretary and President of Gujarat Maritime University, Pankaj Joshi, stated that GMU has set new benchmarks through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. He said the first convocation not only celebrates academic success but also presents a new generation ready to lead the maritime sector, shaping India's future on the global stage. He highlighted GMU's significant international collaborations with renowned organisations such as the United Nations Environment Programme, International Group of P & I Clubs, ISWAN, and IUCN. He also noted the university's successful hosting of major conferences, signing of over 20 MoUs, and availability of robust training platforms across the state. He shared that over 100 research papers by GMU's students and faculty have been published in reputed journals. He also announced that GMU has been honoured as "Maritime Capacity Building Champion in India" by the Star Awards 2024. In-charge Dean of Gujarat Maritime University, Professor Dr. S. Shanthakumar, delivered the welcome address and presented the university's annual report. In-charge Registrar Dr. Chirag Patel extended a vote of thanks.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Women entrepreneurs in MSME a force towards India's long-term development
A two-day national seminar on empowering women entrepreneurs in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) began at the Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS) here on Friday. Jointly organised by Central University of Andhra Pradesh, ICFAI School of Social Sciences and CESS, along with Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), SERP-Telangana, Stree Nidhi, SIDBI-Telangana and WASSAN, the event highlights the crucial role of women entrepreneurs MSMEs as a driving force toward India's long-term development vision or 'Viksit Bharat @2047'. Telangana State Planning Board vice-chairman G. Chinna Reddy, explaining the State government's commitment to women-centric policies, SHGs and MSME development, stressed the need to integrate sectors such as housing, textiles and food processing under a comprehensive development model. This will empower women across all dimensions of human progress, he said. There is also the need for improved access to institutional credit and greater policy support for women entrepreneurs, he added. Registrar (in-charge) of Central University of Andhra Pradesh, C. Sheela Reddy emphasised the transformative potential of MSMEs and the importance of amplifying women's voices in national development. Vice-Chancellor of ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education L.S. Ganesh underscored the need to contribute to value addition in India's workforce through better integration and capacity-building. Director of School of Enterprise Management (SEM) at the National Institute for MSME, Eranti Vijaya called for targeted capacity-building and institutional support to bridge gaps and challenges being faced by women in MSMEs — limited awareness of government schemes, lack of bank-friendly evaluation mechanisms for micro-enterprises and inadequate technical and digital literacy among rural women.
