Link students of tech and vocational education with industries : Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday underscored the importance of prioritising innovation and hands-on training in technical and vocational education.

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During the review meeting of the Technical and Vocational Education departments, the CM said that over the past eight years, the state government has undertaken several impactful initiatives to make technical education more accessible, high-quality, innovative and outcome-driven, the results of which are now becoming evident.

Appreciating the successful implementation of the State Institutional Ranking Framework (SIRF) for government and aided polytechnic institutes, he directed that private institutions be brought under the framework as well, to maintain uniform quality benchmarks across the board.

Yogi stressed that all technical institutions must actively participate in quality evaluations conducted by bodies such as NAAC, NBA, and NIRF. However, he underlined the need for thorough preparation before applying for these accreditations to maintain excellence.

During the meeting, it was informed that 1.64 lakh seats have been enrolled for the 2024-25 academic session in Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow. The university has aligned its curriculum with the National Education Policy 2020, introducing MOOC-based learning, a choice-based credit system, multiple entry and exit options and integrated programmes.