Dateline Dehradun: Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jolly Grant has taken an innovative initiative towards skill development and employment for the youth. The Rural Development Department (RDI) of the university has started free courses that are limited duration and employment orientated. This includes Plumber cum Electrician and Data Entry cum Office Assistant courses. SRHU President Dr. Vijay Dhasmana formally inaugurated the courses.
The program was organized in the Doonagiri Auditorium of RDI. While formally inaugurating the event, Chief Guest Dr. Vijay Dhasmana called upon the youth to take advantage of this opportunity and said that this program will play an important role in their personal development. Through this, efforts are being made to prepare them as per the requirements of the industry, institutions and community. He also called upon the participating youth to increase their practical knowledge along with bookish knowledge.
At the end of the ceremony, Nitesh Kaushik thanked everyone. On this occasion, Registrar Dr. Mukesh Bijalwan, Deputy Director of RDI Dr. Rajiv Bijalwan, Manager Neelam Pandey, HSST Principal Dr. Pramod Kumar, Trainers Shivani, Anuj, Abhishek, Lakhpat Bisht etc. were present.
Dr. Vijay Dhasmana said that both these courses will be completely free. This is an innovative initiative taken by the university to connect the youth with employment. Students who pass with good marks will also be given a separate assistance amount.
Various departments of SRHU will cooperate
Deputy Director of RDI Dr. Rajiv Bijalwan said that these programs have been prepared in accordance with the National Skill Development Program. These courses will be conducted with the help of various departments of the university itself. Himalayan School of Science and Technology, Skill Center and Engineering Department will play an important role in this.
Selection of 30-30 youth
RDI Manager Neelam Pandey said that both the programs will start from this month. 30-30 students have been selected from different areas of the state. Enthusiasm for these courses is being seen amongst the young participants.
