Archive · 1 Feb 2026
OU VC Advocates Skill-Based Education for Viksit Bharat 2047
Professor M. Kumar, the Vice-Chancellor of Osmania University, gave a speech at a big meeting about education.
He said that India needs to focus on teaching skills and using technology in schools to become a strong and rich country by 2047.
He also talked about how important it is to make education available to everyone, especially young people, because they will shape India's future.
Osmania University has been doing a great job in using digital tools for things like admissions and exams, which makes education more fair and efficient.
Professor M. Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of Osmania University, emphasized the need for quality and skill-based education to achieve Viksit Bharat 2047.
He advocated for a shift from 'education for employment' to 'education for excellence,' encouraging graduates to become multi-disciplinary innovators.
Osmania University has implemented digital transformations, including digitized admissions and online evaluation systems, setting benchmarks in higher education.
Prof. Kumar highlighted the importance of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) to ensure equitable access to quality education across socio-economic and geographic divides.
He stressed that India's youth population is crucial for achieving a $30 trillion economy, with the right skills and tech-driven educational framework.
- Who
- Professor M. Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of Osmania University
- What
- Advocated for skill-based education and technology integration in Indian education
- When
- During a national seminar at the University of Delhi
- Where
- University of Delhi
- Why
- To achieve Viksit Bharat 2047 and a $30 trillion economy
- Event
- National seminar on “Emerging Trends and Challenges in Open, Distance, Digital and Blended Learning”
- Speaker
- Professor M. Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of Osmania University
- Location
- University of Delhi
- Key Themes
- Quality and skill-based education, technology integration, Open and Distance Learning (ODL), youth empowerment
- Osmania University Initiatives
- Digitized admissions, online evaluation systems, transparent result declarations
- Economic Goal
- India’s $30 trillion economy by 2047