Shillong, January 23 : A Faculty Development Programme (FDP) focused on student skilling in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector concluded today at Shillong College. The program, which began on January 20th, was organized by the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, the State Higher Education Council, and the National Stock Exchange.
This initiative aims to provide a platform for skill development in the BFSI sector. The four-day, 20-hour training program equipped 42 faculty members from various colleges and universities across Meghalaya with the knowledge and tools to effectively teach BFSI skills to their students.
Education Minister Rakkam A. Sangma graced the closing ceremony as Chief Guest and presented certificates to all participants. In his address, he addressed the issue of Meghalaya students seeking higher education outside the state and even abroad, despite the state’s existing educational infrastructure. He urged colleges and universities to revisit their curricula to create a more attractive educational ecosystem that would attract students from outside Meghalaya and encourage local students to remain within the state for their studies. He stressed the importance of equipping both faculty and students with the skills necessary to succeed in the BFSI sector, recognizing its crucial role in national economic growth.
A. Ch. Marak, IAS, Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Education Department & SPD RUSA/PM-USHA, delivered the welcome address. H.D.B. Sangma, MCS, Director of Higher and Technical Education, delivered the vote of thanks.
The program concluded with a positive outlook, with hopes that the training will have a positive impact on the BFSI sector and enhance the employability of Meghalaya’s youth, aligning with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
