“Skills Are the New Currency and Innovation the New Economy,” Says CM Mohan Yadav; “One Institution–One Commitment” Is the Roadmap for Building Madhya Pradesh’s Future
Madhya Pradesh CM Dr. Mohan Yadav said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is emerging stronger in every sector. India can overcome every challenge by leveraging its own strengths.
CM said, “Today, skills are the new currency and innovation is the new economy. Our institutions must become centres of skills, research, innovation and entrepreneurship. We need to establish an economic and knowledge value chain—from publication to patent, patent to prototype, and prototype to enterprise.”
CM Dr. Mohan Yadav said Madhya Pradesh is a land of opportunities, endowed with talented youth, natural resources, agricultural strength, entrepreneurship and industrial capabilities. The CM was addressing the one-day state-level conclave on “Contribution of Centrally Funded Institutions for Samriddh Madhya Pradesh @2047.” He inaugurated the conclave by lighting the ceremonial lamp at Kushabhau Thakre Auditorium.
‘One Institute–One Promise’ Theme of Conclave
CM released the souvenir Samriddh Madhya Pradesh @2047: Conference of Central Institutions. The conclave was organised by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis. Held on the theme ‘One Institute–One Promise’, the conclave aimed to ensure the participation and contribution of central institutions located in Madhya Pradesh towards achieving the vision of Samriddh Madhya Pradesh @2047. During the inaugural session, MoUs were exchanged among various institutions.
Youth Skills Must Be Aligned with Future Needs
CM said Madhya Pradesh has abundant natural resources, land, youth power and institutional capacity. The need is to develop the skills of youth in line with future requirements. Central and state institutions should work together in skill development, research, digital technology, healthcare, agriculture, education, energy, environment, industry and innovation. This will create new employment opportunities for youth, promote entrepreneurship and ensure balanced regional development.
CM said effective coordination among the government, educational institutions, research organisations and industry will enable Madhya Pradesh to rapidly move towards a knowledge- and innovation-driven economy. Research undertaken by institutions should focus on solving real problems of the state and bringing positive changes to citizens’ lives.
13 MoUs Signed
Thirteen MoUs were signed at the conclave with reputed academic and research institutions to promote education, research, skill development and innovation in the state. The institutions include IIT Indore; Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), Gwalior; IISER Bhopal; ICAR-National Soybean Research Institute, Indore; NITTTR Bhopal; National Institute of Design (NID) Bhopal; ABV-IIITM Gwalior; IIIT Bhopal; CSIR-AMPRI Bhopal; School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) Bhopal; National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) Bhopal and Prestige Institute of Management and Research, Indore. An MoU was also signed between the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal, and Dr. Harisingh Gour University, Sagar.