From Our Special Correspondent

Daijiworld Media Network

Bengaluru, Dec 12: Higher Education Minister Dr C N Ashwath Narayan has announced that a new portal will be launched on the good governance day, December 25 to address the grievances of the staff and retired staff of the department.

Addressing a virtual meeting held with higher officials and principals of polytechnics, first grade colleges and engineering colleges, he said the new portal would serve as a platform to resolve many issues including pension, promotion, placement, and transfer outside of courts.

Saying that effective implementation of NEP lies on the shoulders of principals, he added that students should be encouraged to make use of open electives option.

Open elective option has been introduced with the intention of increasing skill sets of students and thereby to increase their employability, he explained.

Dr Narayan also instructed the officials to ensure the enrollment of final year students and recently passed out students on the 'Skill Connect' portal.

Getting enrolled in this portal would make the students aware of the job opportunities and the skills expected by the industries, he remarked.

Rashmi Mahesha, Principal Secretary, Higher Education, asked the principals to take measures to make evident the presence of their institutions among public in respective localities.

She also advised them to create social media accounts and draw attention of the public through them. Mandatory disclosures on the website of institutions as per the circular issued by the department would create confidence in public about government educational institutions.

P Pradeep, commissioner, DCTE made a presentation regarding the reforms introduced in the department in the last 3 years.

He advised to make optimal use of the smart classrooms and KLMS.

Senior officials of the department were present.