Meghalaya To Get 3 New Polytechnics As Minister Lahkmen Rymbui Pushes Industry-Linked, Job-Ready Technical Education
Shillong: Meghalaya Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Thursday said three more polytechnics will come up soon in the state as part of efforts to expand skill-based and technical education. Also Watch: Speaking at the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Shillong Polytechnic here, Rymbui called for greater industry collaboration to make vocational training more relevant to the job market. The…
Meghalaya Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui announced that three additional polytechnics will be established in the state, emphasizing the importance of industry-led and job-ready technical education. At the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Shillong Polytechnic, the minister highlighted the institution's six-decade legacy of producing over 10,000 graduates who have excelled in various fields, including chief engineer positions.
Rymbui stressed the need for closer industry collaborations to align vocational training with the demands of the job market. He questioned the preparedness of graduates in certain fields, such as electric and solar energy technologies, and advocated for stronger industry ties to provide students with hands-on training and practical experience. Suggestions included partnerships with automobile companies, renewable energy agencies, and cement factories.
The minister also proposed providing funding to institutions for hiring faculty members and industry experts to enhance technical education. Meghalaya currently has four polytechnics, and the state's technical education network has expanded since the establishment of Jowai, Tura, and Williamnagar Polytechnics in 2001, as well as the Shillong Government College of Engineering and the College of Architecture and Urban Planning in more recent years.
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