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Haryana CM Saini Unveils Higher Education Overhaul to Boost Skills and Industry Collaboration

Haryana will implement the NEP 2020 by establishing district-level skill institutions funded by a ₹20 crore research initiative focused on industry collaboration.

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini with vice chancellors of state universities in Chandigarh on Monday. (Sourced)

Overview

  • At a Chandigarh meeting, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini urged vice chancellors to prioritize skill development, industry partnerships and value-based education to enhance youth employability.
  • Saini announced plans for a Model Skill College and a Model Skill School in every district to provide practical, job-ready training aligned with modern industry needs.
  • The government has mandated that each university run at least 10% of its academic programs in collaboration with industrial partners to bridge the gap between education and employment.
  • He launched the Haryana State Research Fund with an initial allocation of ₹20 crore to support innovative studies addressing social challenges and rural development.
  • The Chief Minister tasked universities with swift implementation of the NEP 2020, improving institutional rankings, research output and graduate employment with full state support.