Overview
- Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directed an action plan for the public-use of seven Technical Education buildings constructed between 2018 and 2023 at a cost of Rs 126.45 crore.
- The department was told to grade Industrial Training Institutes and polytechnic colleges based on student enrolment, overall performance, and available facilities.
- The government pledged to fill vacant posts across technical institutions to strengthen teaching and administration.
- A push for market-relevant skills includes a new M.Tech in EV technology at Hydro Engineering College, Bilaspur, with an intake of 30 students.
- Officials said the State Innovation and Start-Up Policy-2025 is being finalized, and a Digital University at Ghumarwin is being explored with 258 bighas of land identified.