Mahipal Dhanda Archives - National Times

04 Jun

New Employment-Oriented Courses to Begin in State Government Polytechnic Institutions, Says Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has taken a major decision to modernise technical education and provide fresh employment opportunities for youth. Sharing details on Thursday, Haryana Education and Technical Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda announced that several new modern, industry-oriented diploma and technical courses will be introduced across various government polytechnic institutions starting from the upcoming 2026-27 academic session. The Technical Education Department designed these courses keeping in view the present and future requirements of changing industries, emerging technologies, and skill-based job roles. Dhanda stated that in this era of rapid technological advancement, youth must possess specialized skills that enhance…

Haryana Education Minister Advocates for Women’s Empowerment at Jhajhu Kalan Convocation

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, Higher education, Mahipal Dhanda, Women education

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda stated that academic degrees are not merely pieces of paper but symbols of student perseverance, parental sacrifice, and mentorship. Speaking as the chief guest at the second convocation ceremony of the Women's Degree College in Jhojhu Kalan, Charkhi Dadri, Dhanda conferred undergraduate and postgraduate degrees upon 650 female students, celebrating the growing impact of higher education within rural communities. The Education Minister highlighted the state government's ongoing structural commitment to women's education through its strategic policy of establishing a government women's college within every 20-kilometre radius. This spatial planning framework aims to…

Haryana Pushes Startup Culture in Colleges, Signs Key Pact to Boost Entrepreneurship

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana education, Mahipal Dhanda, NEP 2020, startup culture, Wadhwani Foundation

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda on Monday said the state government is moving to strengthen entrepreneurship and startup culture in colleges and universities, drawing inspiration from successful school-level initiatives such as Buniyad and Haryana Super-100.Chairing the fifth meeting of the Haryana State Higher Education Council in Panchkula, Dhanda said similar innovative models will now be introduced in higher education institutions to encourage youth towards self-reliance and job creation.In a significant step, the Haryana State Higher Education Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Wadhwani Foundation to promote entrepreneurship and skill development across the state’s higher education ecosystem.Speaking…