Early Times Report
HIRANAGAR, Oct 24: Institution's Innovation Council of Government Girdhari Lal Dogra Memorial Degree College (GDC) Hiranagar, organised an awareness programme on HIMAYAT-DDU-GKY 2.0, an initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, implemented in Jammu and Kashmir through the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Government of Jammu and Kashmir. The programme aimed to familiarise students with skill-development opportunities, employment prospects, and avenues for self-employment. The programme was organised under the patronage of the Principal, Dr. Pragya Khanna and coordinated by Dr. Anupma Arora, President, Institution's Innovation Council (IIC).
Priyanka Hansa from DDU- GKY was the resource person on the occasion. The session focused on sensitising participants to the importance of skill development, vocational training, entrepreneurship, and employment-oriented opportunities under the HIMAYAT-DDU-GKY 2.0 initiative. Participants were apprised of the scheme's key benefits, including free skill training, boarding and lodging facilities for eligible residential candidates, placement assistance, and support for exploring sustainable livelihood opportunities.
The programme also highlighted the importance of developing a problem-solving mindset, identifying real-world challenges, and nurturing innovative ideas for entrepreneurship and self-employment. Students were encouraged to explore government-supported initiatives that can help them acquire industry-relevant skills and build promising career pathways.
The programme was attended by faculty members including *Dr. Harvinder Kour, Dt. Ram Krishan, Prof. Rskesh Sharma, Prof. Amit Sharma, Dr. Neeru Sharma, Dr. Ridham Bakshi and Dr. Somalya whose participation contributed to the academic and awareness-oriented atmosphere of the event.
The initiative reflects the college's continued commitment to promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, skill development, and employability among students. It also reinforces the role of higher educational institutions in connecting young people with government initiatives and opportunities that support economic empowerment and self-reliance.
The programme concluded with formal vote of thanks by Dr. Anupma.
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