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Himachal Governor unveils 100-day roadmap to turn youth into job creators

Shimla, October 12 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Governor and Chancellor of Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Kavinder Gupta on Monday released the university’s 100-day roadmap for youth development, focusing on skill development, entrepreneurship, employment generation and sustainable rural livelihoods.
The initiative aims to align the university’s activities with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 and strengthen the connection between academic education and practical employment opportunities, particularly in horticulture, forestry and allied sectors.
The roadmap has been prepared in accordance with the directions of the Chancellor’s Inter-University Viksit Bharat Task Force, constituted recently by the Governor to bring universities across Himachal Pradesh onto a common platform and promote coordination, innovation and the sharing of best practices.
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