Centurion University welcomed Shri Pavan Jindal Ji, Seh Sangh Chalak Haryana (RSS), on a visit to Centurion University’s Odisha and Andhra Pradesh campuses from 15th to 17th April 2024. The visit was aimed at exploring potential collaborations and initiatives in skill development, particularly focusing on skill-integrated higher education with the Seva Sadhna and Gram Vikash Kendra, Haryana.
During the visit, he was accompanied by Dr Mukti Kanta Mishra, President of Centurion University, Prof. Supriya Pattanayak, Vice-Chancellor of Centurion University, Odisha, Prof P K Mohanty, Vice-Chancellor of Centurion University, Andhra Pradesh.
The objective of the visit revolved around observing the skill facilities and exploring avenues for collaboration in skill-integrated higher education. Discussions centred on innovative approaches to skill development, aligning courses with practical skills, and fostering a conducive environment for skill enhancement.
Prof. Supriya Pattanayak, Vice-Chancellor of Centurion University, Odisha, emphasised the importance of integrating skills into higher education curricula to meet industry demands and bridge the gap between academia and the workforce.
Shri Pavan Jindal Ji, expressed his admiration for Centurion University and its approach to skill-integrated higher education. He said, “I am impressed by the facilities and initiatives taken by Centurion University to integrate skills into higher education. This partnership holds great potential for empowering the youth and fostering socio-economic development.”
He particularly apprciated the industry-integrated production centres at the Jatni campus, the agricultural and fishery research centres, the veterinary and dairy technology facilities at the Paralakhemundi campus, and the newly launched School of Smart Agriculture at the Andhra Pradesh campus.
