Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 14: Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) and Government Polytechnic College Bikram Chowk (Jammu) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to work together and help the students enhance their skills and knowledge with regard to entrepreneurship, innovation and startups.
The MoU was signed in a formal ceremony held at JKEDI Bari Brahmna campus and attended by key officials from both the institutions. The signatories were Rajinder Kumar Sharma (Director JKEDI) and Arun Bangotra (Principal, Government Polytechnic College, Jammu) in the presence of Jasdeep Kour (HoD, Instrumentation and Control Department), Ajay Thapa (OIC TP Cell, Government Polytechnic Jammu), Sanam Gupta (Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering Department), Amit Kapoor (Workshop Instructor Government Polytechnic Jammu), Zahid Ali Dar (I/c CIIBM, JKEDI) and Sorab Mengi (Assistant Manager, F&A, JKEDI).
The purpose of the MoU between the two institutions is to work together for curriculum design by way of providing valuable inputs in teaching/training methodology and suitably customize the curriculum so that the students fit in the entrepreneurial scenario meaningfully, followed by industrial training and visits, internship for the students, research and development, skill development programs and guest lectures.
Speaking on the occasion, Rajinder Kumar Sharma said, “JKEDI shall extend support for internships to students of the Government Polytechnic College Jammu based on recommendations through proper channels subject to suitable positions and criteria fulfillment. We will carry out the joint research-activities in the fields of Entrepreneurship Development and Startup Culture in J&K. The students shall also be trained in emerging technologies in order to bridge the skill gap and make them industry ready.”
Arun Bangotra said that this partnership is a significant stride to help the student community benefit by enhancing their skills and knowledge with regard to entrepreneurship, innovation and startups.
He said MoU is aimed at offering the students enhanced opportunities to develop entrepreneurial skills and contribute to the region’s economic growth. “Both institutions will collaborate on faculty development programs, including workshops, seminars, and training sessions to enhance teaching methodologies and subject expertise,” he added.
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