By TC News Desk
Agartala, 2nd October 2024: It is a mile stone in the History of Tripura that Tripura University inaugurated ‘Shanti Kali Skill Development Centre’on 2ndOctober last to recognize the noble contribution of reverend Maharaj Shanti Kaliji.
Prof. Deepak Sharma, Kshetra Sanyojak, Purvottar Kshetra, Swadeshi Jagran Manch and the Registrar, Tripura University said that the University is committed to protect the Swadeshi and indigenous culture of Northeast Bharat. Prof. Sharma added that still many unsung heroes of the region didn’t get the true recognition and we are continuously working to find out them.
The programme was a joint observation of the Foundation Day of the University along with culmination of the Swachhata Divas under ‘Swachhata hi Seva Pakhwada’ as well as the observation of the birth anniversary of two legendary figures of India, Mahatma Gandhiji and Lal Bahadur Shastriji. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Padma Shri Sri Sri Chitta Ranjan Debbarma Maharaj ji of Shanti Kali Aashram, Tripura.
The gathering was addressed by the members on the dias who enlightened about the Centre, the motto of starting this skill development centre, emphasizing on its being the need of the hour for the youth of the Nation. The eleven courses currently being offered by the Centre are 1.Entrepreneurship& Valorization of Bamboo; 2.Agrowaste Valorization; 3.Digital Media Marketing; 4.Tribal Tourism; 5.Tribal Cuisine; 6.Swadeshi Thought and Action; 7.Certificate in Vaidik Karmakanda, 8. Formulation of Fish Feed, 9. Fish Breeding and Larviculture, 10.Aquaculture Entrepreneurship, and 11. Mushroom Cultivation.
These courses are designed to meet the demands of the local job market and equip students with essential vocational training and empowering them for a brighter future,practical skills that are highly sought after by employers.
The Shanti Kali Skill Development Centre would emerge as a beacon of hope for the youth of the state. The centre has also partnered with local industries and businesses to provide internship opportunities for students, allowing them to gain valuable hands-on experience and build professional networks.
Prof. Ganga Prasad Prasian, Vice-Chancellor of Tripura University said that the University is committed to provide quality education to the students and the Centre is a part of NEP-2020, where skill based course is essential for every student.
Sri Sri Chitta Ranjan Maharaj ji congratulated the University and said that Guruji always in favour of promoting educational institution in the State. Today the Univesity truly paid homage to him by opening the centre in his name.
The programme was followed by prize distribution to the winners under‘Swachhata hi Seva Pakhwara’ competition. Prof. Shaon Ray Chaudhuri, Coordinator of the Centre, CA Ratan Das, Convenor of Swavlambi Bharat Abhiayan and many other dignitaries present during the programme and it was moderated by Dr. Sunil Kalai, Dept. of JMC, Tripura University.
