Seven
new polytechnics would be established in Madhya Pradesh. Narmada
Ghati Development Minister Nagendra Singh announced in the
State assembly that the new Polytechnics would be established
in Katni, Rewa, Shajapur, Raisen, Datia, Anooppur and Mandsaur
districts. For the purpose, a proposal had been forwarded
to the Union government. The move of the State government
should be welcomed but in this connection it is also essential
that the courses in the polytechnics be included as per the
requirements for the industries. Looking to the investment
scenario in the State, it is equally necessary to prepare
youth for running the concerning industries. The State is
witnessing investment in oil refineries, spinning mills, and
other sectors. Looking to the investments taking place in
different fields, the importance of polytechnic colleges would
certainly go up. At the same time there would be need for
technical and qualified people in different fields. The number
of engineering colleges in the State too has gone up considerably.
But, still polytechnics have their own importance. Study in
the government polytechnics is cheaper compared to the engineering
colleges. The opening of new polytechnics in different districts
would bring much needed relief to the aspiring students. After
opening of these institutes, it would also be necessary to
maintain their standards. Lab facility is one such requirement
as also the availability of qualified staff. The food processing
industry is an emerging sector in India. At the moment the
packaging of most of the processed food products is not up
to the mark. Hence these polytechnics could cover courses
related to the subject. India has a comparative advantage
in selling its agricultural products at competitive prices
in the international market.
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