Sambalpur University to sign MoU with IIM-S to develop skill centre

The centre established with the help of the MoU will help build capacity besides developing skills of youths of the region.

The Sambalpur University (SU) is all set to join hands with Indian Institute Management, Sambalpur (IIM-S) in order to set up a skill centre in the varsity. According to the official reports, the two institutions will soon be signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The reports regarding the signing of a pact were announced by the Vice-Chancellor of the varsity, Sanjiv Mittal informed during the College Development Council (CDC) meeting held on Monday, February 1. Out of the total 220 colleges affiliated to Sambalpur University, principals of about 200 institutions participated in the meeting held at the conference hall of Department of MBA.

The centre established with the help of the MoU will help build capacity besides developing skills of youths of the region. Industries will be approached to fund the centre. Principals were also urged to scout for youths and artisans of their respective areas once the skill centre comes up. Mr Mittal informed that the examination procedure of the varsity would be fully automated within the next one year for discussions with NIC has been initiated. Principals were also asked to develop infrastructure in their colleges at the earliest and assured help from the varsity for the same.  “A team has been formed which will make surprise visits to the colleges to take stock,” said Mittal.

The VC also emphasised on faculty members being punctual in the colleges. “If any college requires help for academic development, the university is ready to assist but faculties must be punctual. The team, which has been formed, will make surprise visits and check whether colleges are sticking to their time-table,” he said.

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