India needs skilled workforce to become self-reliant, says Sudhir Kalkar
He announced that WeSchool plans to establish its third campus in Pune in the 2027-28 academic year, expanding its presence beyond Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Pune: India needs a skilled workforce capable of meeting the evolving demands of industry and contributing to the country’s growth as a self-reliant nation, said Sudhir Kalkar, chairman of the Governing Council of Shikshan Prasarak Mandali. He also said India has the potential to guide the world as a Vishwaguru, provided its education system focuses on developing competent professionals equipped with practical knowledge and essential life skills, a statement issued by the management said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made several efforts in recent years to make India self-reliant, and developing a skilled workforce is an important part of this vision,” Kalkar said. Our objective is to develop capable individuals and skilled managers who can contribute meaningfully to the country’s development,” he said. He said the institute was pleased to extend its presence to Pune, following its campuses in Matunga, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. In her introductory remarks, Kulkarni said WeSchool was exploring new opportunities in innovation, technology-enabled learning, experiential education, industry collaboration and leadership development, while building on its academic legacy.
“Industry continues to face a shortage of skilled manpower. The need of the hour is to develop professionals who can translate their education into practical performance. “Education is a field where the focus should be on nurturing students rather than competition. Sunil Joshi, chairman of the College Development Committee, spoke about WeSchool’s history and legacy, highlighting the factors required for an educational institution to grow and expand.