India Must Create 8–10 Million Jobs Annually: PM's Principal Secretary

On Saturday, PK Mishra, the principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasized the need for India to generate 8 to 10 million jobs annually and encouraged students to acquire both technical knowledge and practical skills.

Speaking at the 9th convocation ceremony of IIM Sambalpur, Mishra said, "There is a need to create 8 to 10 million jobs annually. The central government has therefore launched initiatives like Digital India and Skill India to meet this goal. You need technical knowledge along with skills." He also informed the students that India has secured a strong position on the global stage.According to Mishra, this is an important time for the nation as a whole as well as for students.

He praised the world-class campus infrastructure of top colleges and said, "IIM Sambalpur in its decade of existence has earned a reputation for integrating various activities. The institute upholds core values of innovation, integrity and inclusiveness. It has incorporated artificial intelligence into its educational framework, which is a significant initiative. I commend IIM Sambalpur for launching the Master Weavers program for the weavers of Western Odisha; this is a commendable effort and contributes to the regional development."

Prof Jaiswal further said, "We are in an advanced stage of being triple crowned IIM including AACSB, EFMD and BGA. We hope to achieve these accreditations within the next two years, positioning us among the few Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) with these prestigious international recognitions.