Nagpur: The Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday inaugurated the Convention Centre and Symbiosis Centre for Skill Development in the premises of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Nagpur Campus.
Padma Bhushan Dr S B Mujumdar, Chancellor of Symbiosis International presided over the function. Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition of State Assembly Devendra Fadnavis was among a galaxy of dignitaries present on the occasion.
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Addressing the gathering, Gadkari said “The state-of-the art skill development centre created by Symbiosis in its campus will make the youngsters become self-employed. Employment-oriented skill development training is the need of the hour and Symbiosis has done it.”
Explaining to the audience about the rising importance of the place, Gadkari elaborated, “Near Symbiosis, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) is coming. Nagpur Municipal Corporation has several projects to run at Bhandewadi Dumping Yard. Soon the face of East Nagpur will be changed.”
Fadnavis, while welcoming the changing perspective of education in India where institutes are focusing on infrastructure apart from providing education, said, “In the present scenario, we should make our students ready to face global challenges. In that context, merely providing a degree is of no use. We have to create quality human resources which is the need of the hour.”
Dr Vidya Yeravdekar, Pro Chancellor and Dr Rajani Gupte, Vice Chancellor were seated on the dais.
Stating that Symbiosis University has earned its name by imparting quality education, providing a global atmosphere, Fadnavis pointed out, “The New Education Policy (NEP) has encouraged autonomous institutes, free education. Now students can opt subjects in which they are interested. For example, medical students can learn Art, Commerce students can opt Law, etc. Secondly, we must take into account that we are going through a phase where technology has taken the front seat. No need to be afraid. Instead we must ride on it and operate.”
In his speech, Dr Mujumdar advised students to establish command over three languages viz mother tongue, English and Hindi. He told students the importance of communication which is the key to success. “A true leader is one who has courage, compassion and good communication skills. Apart from helping students develop these skills, we try to train students to think of innovation,” Dr Mujumadar made it clear.
Gadkari felicitated Hafeez Contractor, the main architect of Symbiosis University’s Nagpur campus and V Vishwanath, who did the interior designing of Convention Centre.
Dr Vidya Yeravdekar gave an introductory speech. Jyotika Rai compered the proceedings while Dr Rajani Gupte proposed a vote of thanks.
The dignitaries present in the audience were MLA Krishna Khopde, Divisional Commissioner Prajakta Lavangare-Verma, District Collector R Vimala, Nagpur Improvement Trust Chairman Dr Manojkumar Suryavanshi, former Mayors Dayashankar Tiwari and Sandip Joshi and others.
