Celebrating its centenary year to mark 100 glorious years of education and empowerment, two institutions of Delhi University, Centre for Innovation in Infectious Diseases, Research, Education and Training (CIIDRET) and Delhi School of Skill Enhancement & Entrepreneurship Development (IoE-DSSEED) joined hands to celebrate the valedictory ceremony of ‘100 Days Skill Festival’. More than 400 participants from 90 different institutions and courses across the nation have been trained and upskilled.
The Skill India Mission’s objective is to empower the youth of the country with adequate skill sets to increase their employability and improve productivity. The festival commenced on 17 December 2022 at the University of Delhi South Campus, creating an ecosystem that encourages learning and provides a platform for collaboration and networking. It brings together students, instructors, academicians, industry, and facilitators. The 100 Day Skill Festival has established the effectiveness of “Beyond Classroom Learning”.
It saw 13 training workshops on topics such as Basic Techniques in Microbiology, Genomics, Python for Biology, NGS And Genomic Data Science And Analysis, and protection of new knowledge. Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said, “Today, as we celebrate the University of Delhi’s centenary, we must continue to embrace upskilling and reskilling as crucial components of a holistic skill environment, preparing our youth for the extensive socio-economic change that lies ahead.”
