SRINAGAR, JULY 30: Secretary Higher Education Department, Talat Parvez Rohella, today chaired an interactive session with Principals of Kashmir Division Degree Colleges here.
The meeting discussed some pressing issues, including the engagement of teachers on academic arrangement.
Director Colleges, Prof. (Dr.) Yaseen Ahmad Shah besides senior officials of the Higher Education Department were present on the occasion. On the occasion, Secretary impressed on the College Principals to hire teachers strictly as per the requirement. He reiterated the need to consolidate the data regarding enrollment of students and requirement of teachers.
He said employability is the cornerstone of modern education. He referred to the employment pursuits of students and the need to cater to their needs. He also stressed on the need to bridge the industry-academia gap and making students more employable.
The Principals, on the occasion, shared their inputs with the Secretary and discussed several issues threadbare.
