Higher Education Minister Chandrakant Patil interacted with students at Mantralaya and urged them to focus on skill development, social responsibility and constructive use of time. He discussed NEP implementation, internship opportunities and said the government is working on a proposal to provide ₹2,000 monthly pocket money to female students.
Mumbai: Students should make constructive use of their time, understand their own interests and abilities, and actively participate in social work, Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil said on Wednesday.
Patil made the remarks during a two-hour interaction with students at Mantralaya, where he discussed their academic, social and personal concerns. Students also shared their experiences regarding the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), including its benefits and challenges.
“Student life is an important stage for personality development. Along with acquiring knowledge and skills, students should develop a sense of social responsibility and contribute to society,” Patil said.
He said efforts were underway to launch an initiative through universities, colleges and the Higher and Technical Education Department to provide female students with monthly pocket money of Rs 2,000. The proposed initiative is aimed at supporting girls pursuing higher education and helping them become more financially independent and confident.
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