Karnataka Calls for Industry-Academia Collaboration to Boost Job Readiness

At the CII Southern Regional Council Meeting, Karnataka's Chief Secretary, Shalini Rajneesh, urged deeper ties between industry and academia to align education with future job roles. Highlighting the Yuva Nidhi scheme and women's workforce participation, a handbook on the state's innovation ecosystem was unveiled.

Karnataka's Chief Secretary, Shalini Rajneesh, emphasized the necessity for industry-academia collaboration during the CII Southern Regional Council Meeting in Bengaluru. Her call was for a synergy that aligns educational platforms with the dynamic landscape of emerging job roles.

She underscored Karnataka's dedication to nurturing industry-friendly policies, empowering youth through initiatives like the Yuva Nidhi scheme and fostering inclusive skill development.

Rajneesh also addressed the importance of increasing women's participation in the workforce via focused skilling programs, and a handbook on Karnataka's innovation and startup ecosystem was launched, spotlighting emerging sectors and the state's industrial vision.

(With inputs from agencies.)