Polytechnics, ITIs
There has been a lot of focus in the recent past of the J & K government on the functioning of Polytechnics, ITIs in Jammu and Kashmir. In a recent review meeting government has asked the officials about the audit infrastructure, manpower, courses of Polytechnics, ITIs
Government has also reviewed progress on implementation of reports of various committees constituted for audit of infrastructure, manpower and courses offered at Polytechnic colleges and ITIs across Jammu and Kashmir.
SDD has a major role to play in the present world of technological innovations and knowledge explosion which requires multi-skilled persons.
While reviewing progress on the audit of infrastructure and courses offered at various Polytechnic colleges and ITIs, the government asked the officers to further improve the quality of training as well as infrastructure in these institutions.
Government has recently in the review meeting asked the officers to initiate steps towards streamlining the skill ecosystem in the UT besides focusing on institute–industry collaboration. He asked them to create linkage with government sector industries for creating employability and placement chances for pass-out students.
SDD has constituted 17 expert committees to identify various factors contributing to low admissions in polytechnics besides listing out the reasons for low admission.
