Delhi, Jan 13: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday chaired the 13th meeting of Council of NITs, Science Edn & Research in Delhi.
Taking to X, Pradhan wrote, “Chaired the 13th Meeting of Council of National Institutes of Technology, Science Education and Research. Reviewed presentations on elevating academic and research standards, enhancing governance efficiency and further boosting innovation and entrepreneurship at our NITs and IIESTs. Also, discussed the way forward.”
“Our curriculum must be aligned to national priorities. Our PhD programs must be industry-centric. Suggested to create an industry-led curriculum committee for developing curriculum based on new and emerging job roles and 21st century requirements. Our premier technological institutions must also come under accreditation framework”, the post added.
Pradhan also said, the NITs and IIESTs are poised to serve as vibrant hubs of applied education, research, innovation and future-ready workforce development. They will also make crucial contributions towards driving national progress and realising the vision of Viksit Bharat.
