Degrees alone not enough, skill-based education key: Sakina Itoo
Srinagar, Oct 10: Minister for Education Sakina Itoo on Saturday stressed the need to shift the focus of higher education from degree-oriented learning to skill development, saying academic qualifications alone would not help young people secure livelihoods unless they were equipped with practical skills. Talking to reporters in south Kashmir on the sidelines of the re-inauguration of a project, Sakina Itoo said thousands of educated youth were struggling to find opportunities after completing their degrees. She said some educated youth were suffering from depression, while the government was…
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- syed rizwan geelani
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- Sunday, 11 October 2026, 7:12 am IST
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