Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the State Government is focusing on reforms in the education sector aimed at providing youth with quality education as well as employment opportunities so that they can actively contribute to society and nation-building. The State Government has provided 1.80 lakh government jobs to deserving youth purely on merit, without ‘kharchi-parchi’, and has set a target of 2 lakh jobs during the third term. The Chief Minister urged the youth to continue working hard for competitive examinations, assuring them that their efforts will certainly bear fruit.
The Chief Minister was addressing the Fourth Convocation Ceremony of Baba Mastnath University, Asthal Bohar, in Rohtak on Wednesday as the Chief Guest. On this occasion, Development and Panchayats Minister Krishan Lal Panwar, Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda and the University’s Chancellor Mahant Balak Nath Yogi were also present. The Chief Minister presented medals and degrees to the students.
Congratulating the students, teachers, and parents Nayab Singh Saini said that a convocation ceremony represents the pride and achievement of any educational institution.
The Chief Minister said that the Fourth Convocation of Baba Mastnath University, established in 2012, is carrying forward the sacred tradition of knowledge associated with this holy land. He appreciated the guidance of Chancellor Mahant Balak Nath Yogi Ji and recalled that Baba Mastnath Ayurvedic College, established in 1957 by Mahant Shreyonath Ji Maharaj, has today grown into a vast university offering education in diverse fields such as Ayurveda, Engineering, Law, Nursing, and Humanities. Haryana has earned recognition as a leading state in the fields of education, sports, culture, research, and industry, in which institutions like Baba Mastnath University have made a commendable contribution.
National Education Policy to provide youth with opportunities for skill development, research and innovation
The Chief Minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisions an education system that makes the young generation employable, builds their character, and instills moral values in them. For this purpose, he has implemented the National Education Policy across the country. Haryana is the first state in India to have implemented the National Education Policy in all its higher education institutions in the year 2024.
He said that the goal of the Haryana Government is to ensure that every student receives quality education along with employment-oriented training. To link education with skill development, several concrete initiatives have been undertaken — NSQF in schools, the ‘Pahal Yojana’ in colleges, incubation centres in universities, and MoUs with industries in technical institutions.
The Chief Minister said that one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century is to bridge the gap between education and employment. For this, education should not be confined to classrooms alone but must be directly linked with the current needs of industries. All universities and colleges in the state must adopt the industry-academia partnership model. In this direction, the State Government has signed agreements with more than 580 industries for placement opportunities in technical institutions. He added that under the new National Education Policy, the state is establishing educational institutions that provide education from KG to PG levels. In several universities, admissions have already been made under the KG to PG scheme.
80 new colleges, 13 universities opened in state in past 11 years
Nayab Singh Saini said that over the last 11 years, a total of 80 new government colleges have been opened in the state, of which 30 are for girls. The total number of colleges in the state has now increased to 185. Similarly, during the same period, 13 new universities have been established in the state. The number of medical colleges has also increased from 6 to 17, and the number of MBBS seats has risen from 700 to 2,435. In addition, 15 new government polytechnic institutions have been opened. In 2014, there were 28 such institutions, which have now increased to 43, and their intake capacity has risen from 11,985 to 16,434. Furthermore, through the Haryana Kaushal Rojgar Nigam, the government has not only provided employment to the youth but has also ensured job security for them.
Students should contribute significantly to realising India’s vision of global welfare: Mahipal Dhanda
Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda called upon the graduating students to make a meaningful contribution toward fulfilling India’s resolve for global welfare and to carry forward the nation’s rich heritage and culture. He said that since ancient times, India’s saints and sages have conveyed important messages for the welfare of the world. The concept of global welfare has been a great and noble idea of India since ancient times. He said every citizen should fulfill their duty toward protecting righteousness (Dharma), ensuring the welfare of all beings, and making India the strongest and greatest nation in the world. Students, through their education, should enhance India’s glory in every field. He also urged everyone to contribute to realizing the dream of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi to make India a developed and the most powerful nation in the world by 2047.
On this occasion, former Minister Manish Kumar Grover, Vice-Chancellor of MDU Prof. Rajbir Singh, Vice-Chancellor of SUPVA Amit Arya, Vice-Chancellor of BMU Prof. B.M. Yadav, Registrar Dr. Vinod Kumar, Mayor Ram Avatar Valmiki, and other distinguished dignitaries were present.
