Jammu, Jan 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired the first meeting of the Advisory Board for Creating and Developing Entrepreneurship (ABCDE), constituted under the aegis of J&K Higher Education Council, at Raj Bhawan today.
The meeting, attended by Prof Dinesh Singh, Vice Chairman, J&K Higher Education Council; Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary Higher Education Department; Dr Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lt Governor; Vikramjit Singh, Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department; Vice Chancellors of various Universities, Director, CIC Delhi University; Director Colleges and other Board members, emphasised on strengthening of industry-academia connect and building new partnership with corporate.
The Lt Governor exhorted Higher Education Institutions of the Union Territory to reinvent classroom learning, reorient curriculum to focus on entrepreneurship in education to develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills and promote hands-on activities and projects in collaboration with diverse industries.
“Today, Jammu Kashmir is emerging as a frontrunner in planning and implementing innovative interventions in education sector. It is high time for our Higher Education Institutions to carry out self-assessment of capabilities and work on a collaborative model of ‘Entrepreneurship with Education’ aligning with National Education Policy,” he said.
He further highlighted the need for mentoring the students and providing them with an enabling environment where they can realise their ideas and specific goals.
The meeting also discussed the comprehensive strategy for the seamless integration of entrepreneurship into academic curriculum and creation of progressive entrepreneurship ecosystem spearheaded by Design Your Degree programme.
Pioneers in the industry including Piyush N Singh, Senior Managing Director Accenture; Vinod Sood, Co-Founder Hughes Systique Corporation; Sanjay Salil, MD Media Guru; Dr Subi Chaturvedi, Global SVP Chief Corporate Affairs & Public Policy Officer InMobi and young entrepreneurs Aditi Kakar and Garima Sipani- Co-founders Timoniyo Design also attended the meeting and shared their valuable suggestions and inputs on promotion of startups and entrepreneurship in Jammu Kashmir.
AI & Industry 4.0 revolutionise architecture for climate-resilient designs: LG
In a prestigious ceremony held in Jammu today, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended his felicitations to the exceptional winners of the 32nd JK Cement’s Architect of the Year Award (JK AYA). The event celebrated the commendable efforts of architects, planners, and designers who have played a pivotal role in shaping the future of infrastructure, urban transformation, and sustainable development.
Lt Governor Sinha congratulated the talented individuals, acknowledging their significant contributions to the architectural landscape. He commended JK Cement Ltd. and the management of JK AYA Secretariat for their initiative in recognizing the invaluable role architects play in nation-building.
During his address, Lt Governor Sinha highlighted the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence and Industry 4.0 technologies on the field of architecture. He emphasized how these technologies enable architects to construct more efficient infrastructure and public spaces, addressing the challenges posed by urbanization and climate change through innovative designs.
Expressing confidence in the architect community’s commitment, Lt Governor Sinha stated, “I am confident that the Architect community will continue to support the government in achieving sustainable economic, social, and environmental goals.”
The awards were presented across various categories, including Green Architecture, Indian State Architecture, Young Architect, Architecture Student of the Year, Focus Countries Architecture, and the Commendation Award. Additionally, Lt Governor Sinha released the fourth edition of the AYA Book series, focusing on Group Housing Projects in India.
Dignitaries present at the ceremony included Dr. Nidhipati Singhania, Vice Chairman JK Cement Ltd; Dr. Raghavpat Singhania, Managing Director JK Cement Ltd & Chairman JK AYA; Sh. Rana Pratap Singh, Administrator, JK AYA; Jury members, Architects from the Union Territory, various parts of the country, and abroad. Their presence added to the grandeur of the event, reflecting the significance of the JK AYA in the architectural community.
