Fadnavis, Pradhan inaugurate SVKM’s advanced education hub in Mumbai
By Doruvu Paul Jagan Babu: Assistant Chief Editor
Maharashtra: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan jointly inaugurated cutting-edge educational facilities developed by SVKM and NMIMS in Mumbai, reaffirming India’s commitment to innovation, Indian languages, and a dynamic future-ready education system.
New education complex unveiled
The newly developed Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering was inaugurated, alongside the Bhoomi Puja of SVKM’s upcoming educational complex and the new Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) building. These facilities, equipped with Industry 4.0 technologies such as AI, AR-VR, and 3D Printing, are designed to elevate academic and research capabilities.
Maharashtra leading in start-ups, human capital: CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized the growing importance of human capital in economic growth. Stressing that industry follows talent, he said, “We will incubate an ecosystem for the youth to lead the country.” He called for a skilled, technology-oriented workforce aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP), which he praised for making the system flexible and multidisciplinary.
National Education Policy Is philosophical: Dharmendra Pradhan
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan described NEP 2020 as a philosophical and transformative framework, promoting mother tongue education, especially from classes 1 to 5. He highlighted how leading nations have succeeded through native-language education, citing Indian thinkers like Tagore and Malaviya who emphasized Indian languages even during colonial times.
Youth must lead with skills, not just degrees
Pradhan urged the youth to become job creators, not job seekers, emphasizing the value of competence over credentials in a world driven by disruptive technologies. “Our youth must leverage technology to solve real-world problems, uplift the underprivileged, and boost India’s GDP,” he said.
SVKM’s vision for education excellence
Chancellor Amrish R Patel of SVKM and NMIMS, along with MLAs Ameet Satam, Parag Alavani, and former MLA Kripashankar Singh, attended the event. The new infrastructure marks a significant step toward enhancing India’s global standing in education, blending tradition with cutting-edge innovation
