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Chief Secretary Urges Reinventing Engineering Education to Match Industry Needs
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 06:40 AM
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The Chief Secretary said engineering education must be overhauled to satisfy current industry requirements. He made the remark in an interview with The Hindu.
The Chief Secretary highlighted a growing mismatch between engineering curricula and the skills sought by employers. He noted that rapid technological changes demand a fresh approach to technical education.
According to him, reinventing engineering involves updating course content, strengthening industry‑academia collaboration, and focusing on practical problem‑solving abilities.
He urged universities and technical institutes to review their programs regularly and align them with emerging sectoral needs to improve graduate employability.
According to him, reinventing engineering involves updating course content, strengthening industry‑academia collaboration, and focusing on practical problem‑solving abilities.
He urged universities and technical institutes to review their programs regularly and align them with emerging sectoral needs to improve graduate employability.