Equip yourselves with skills necessary for the changing world, expert urges students at AI seminar

Vice-Chancellor M.V. Dhananjaya of Keladi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences urged students to acquire industry-relevant skills alongside academic knowledge to improve their employability in a rapidly changing world. He highlighted the growing application of artificial intelligence (AI) in various sectors, including agriculture, which accounts for nearly 41% of the country's workforce.

Dhananjaya emphasized the need for students to understand these developments and acquire the required skills to effectively utilize emerging technologies. He also expressed concern over the gap between the skills imparted by educational institutions and those expected by industry and called for greater collaboration among departments and institutions.

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