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december 2017 | dl.eletsonline.com
digitalLEARNING @dl_magazine digitallearningonlineManipal University
JaipUr : EpItomE of
INNovAtIvE tEAchING -
LEARNING pEdAGoGy
manipal University Jaipur, is a multi-disciplinary new
generation University. It has an advantage of adopting
the latest and superior technologies as well as being
more amenable to the latest generation of educational
practices, says Dr sandeep sancheti, president, manipal
University Jaipur, in an interview with elets news
network (enn).Manipal
University
Jaipur has been
conscious of
the fact that
the jobs in the
industrial set
up are available
to the students
who are skilled
and competent of
handling real life
situations.“
”
What are the interventions Manipal
University, Jaipur is taking
for skilling and enhancing the
employability of students?
By 2025, the country will have 25% of the
world’s total workforce. to harness full
demographic dividend, India needs high quality
educational system which is flexible and relevant
to the individuals / society as a whole. there is a
demand - supply mismatch as the economy needs
more skilled workforce as also the managers
and entrepreneurs. higher education system
has to incorporate the requirements of various
industries in its curriculum, in an innovative and
flexible manner.
Skill development aspect has gained
significance in the present context of
unemployment on account of lack of necessary
skills for the job. manipal University Jaipur has
been conscious of the fact that the jobs in the
industrial set up are available to the students
who are skilled and competent of handling real
life situations. curriculum has been designed to
include skill development courses for gainful
employability. further, mUJ has strengthened
the delivery of all laboratory activities with
deeper involvement using many high-end and
precision equipment to enhance students’
hands-on experience and exposure. Efforts in
the form of tinkering labs have also added new
dimensions to experimental learning.
In order to bridge the skill gap, manipal
University Jaipur was one of the first higherEducation institutions to sign an moU with
National Skill development corporation (NSdc).
NSdc has developed a unique model to integrate
skill based training into the academic cycle
of the University. these trainings are being
provided on the basis of National occupational
Standards set by industry through sector skill
councils. the job roles offered are designed
to be progressive in nature on National Skills
Qualification framework (NSQf).
Keeping in view the available infrastructure
and job prospects, six sectors, namely, vehicle
testing, Software development, tourism, Acting,
Banking and fashion technology were identified
by the University. manipal University Jaipur
also partnered with agencies like manipal city
& Guilds to jointly organize a skill development
program on variety of topics.What are the initiatives Manipal
University, Jaipur has undertaken
in Student Startup domain?
Entrepreneurship is not only a buzzword but
also happening in the University campus
proactively. manipal University Jaipur has been
fostering entrepreneurship since inception. In
order to promote entrepreneurship; among
students and encourage entrepreneurial culture
in the University an Entrepreneurship cell has
been set up. the Entrepreneurship cell mentors,
guides and incubate entrepreneurial business
plans of the students to enable them to start
their businesses. Students and faculty membersDr sandeep sancheti
president, manipal University Jaipur