Shimla: Governor and Chancellor of Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Kavinder Gupta released the university’s 100-Day Roadmap for Youth Development, aimed at promoting skill development, entrepreneurship, employment generation and sustainable rural livelihoods in alignment with the national vision of Viksit Bharat-2047.
Prepared in accordance with the directions of the Chancellor’s Inter-university Viksit Bharat Task Force, the roadmap seeks to strengthen innovation, promote best practices and enhance coordination among universities to improve the quality and relevance of higher education and contribute to the development of Himachal Pradesh.
Stressing that there is a dire need to transform the mindset of the youth from job seekers into job creators, he stated that the 100-day roadmap serves as an effective blueprint to bridge the gap between academic education and real-world market demands. By equipping students with practical skills, fostering innovation and opening avenues for self-reliance in key sectors like horticulture and forestry, the roadmap will enable the state’s youth to become active leaders in economic growth and key contributors to a developed India.
Thanking the Governor for his guidance, Vice Chancellor Prof. Harminder Singh Baweja said that a dedicated coordinating team would oversee the implementation of the roadmap through time-bound execution, regular monitoring and outcome-oriented interventions. He said the university was committed to translating the initiative into tangible benefits for youth and farming communities across Himachal Pradesh.
