Kerala Eyes Global Recognition in Higher Education Initiatives

Giving the inaugural address at the two-day International Conclave on Next-gen Higher Education held at Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat), Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the state has realised that higher education was an area that needed focused attention.

“This conclave is an international call of an emerging hub of higher education with many institutions of academic diversity and autonomous research centres of excellence,” added the CM. He stated how Kerala is dedicated to evolving into a people-focused knowledge society, utilizing a dual strategy to reach this objective.

Kerala is at a pivotal moment in shaping the next phase of reforms in higher education, and all efforts will be made to transform the state into a hub of higher education in the country, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday.

He expressed that the state government intends to provide access to high-quality higher education for all, ensuring inclusivity for students with various learning challenges and requirements.

“On one hand, the focus is on enhancing the employability of individuals by improving their skills and knowledge, with curriculum modifications made to support these objectives. On the other hand, equal emphasis is placed on knowledge creation, with a focus on advancing research and innovation. Strong, society-connected knowledge can only be built through robust research, and this area must be further developed,” said Pinarayi.