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Kerala CM Vijayan: Student Innovations Key to Building New Kerala's Future

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan emphasized that students' innovative ideas are vital for shaping the state's future, urging a blend of education and solving real-world problems. He inaugurated an interaction with winners of the Young Innovators Programme, praising their work on societal challenges. The CM also announced a new app to help students verify foreign universities and prevent fraud for those seeking overseas education. He highlighted Kerala's peaceful investment climate, citing a major industrial group's proposed Rs 3 lakh crore investment, and encouraged students to become job creators through startups.

Key Points: Kerala CM Vijayan Champions Student Innovation for New Kerala

  • CM champions student innovation for social solutions
  • New app to vet foreign universities launched
  • Kerala's peace attracts Rs 3 lakh crore investment
  • Students urged to be job creators, not seekers
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Students' innovations key to shaping Kerala's future: CM Vijayan

CM Pinarayi Vijayan says students' ideas are crucial for Kerala's future, highlighting the Young Innovators Programme and new safeguards for studying abroad.

"Students' innovative ideas would play a crucial role in shaping the state's future - CM Pinarayi Vijayan"

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 5

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said that students' innovative ideas would play a crucial role in shaping the state's future, stressing the need to combine education with efforts to address real-life social challenges.

Inaugurating the 'CM-YIP Meet' here, an interaction programme with winners of the Young Innovators Programme (YIP), the Chief Minister said it was encouraging to see students identifying societal needs at a young age and working towards practical solutions.

From challenges faced within households to issues related to travel and health, students are engaging with a wide range of concerns, which in turn strengthens their self-confidence.

Such ideas, he said, are providing strong support for the vision of building a New Kerala.

Interacting with the students, Vijayan also spoke about opportunities for higher education abroad.

To prevent students aspiring to study overseas from being cheated, a new mechanism has been introduced under the leadership of the NORKA.

An app has been developed to help students assess the credibility and standards of foreign educational institutions.

The Chief Minister said the state government is committed to elevating Kerala's higher education sector to global standards, pointing out that universities in the state are increasingly gaining national recognition.

Students should aim not merely to become job seekers, but to emerge as job creators through startups, he added.

Highlighting Kerala's investment climate, Vijayan said the state's peaceful and stable social environment continues to attract investors.

He referred to a recent meeting with representatives of a major industrial group that has proposed investments worth Rs 3 lakh crore.

Asked why Kerala was chosen, the group cited the State's peace and tranquillity.

Preserving this environment, he said, remains one of Kerala's defining strengths.

Vijayan also shared his personal experiences of overcoming hardships to complete his school and college education.

As part of the programme, an exhibition showcasing prototypes developed by over 300 YIP-winning students was held, and certificates were distributed.

Led by K-DISC, the Young Innovators Programme has grown into the world's largest innovation initiative, with participation from more than 1.2 million students.

The scheme provides technical and financial assistance to individuals aged 13 to 37 to convert ideas into working prototypes.

- IANS

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Aman W
Good to see focus on job creators, not just job seekers. But the real test is whether these student prototypes actually get commercial support and reach the market. Hope the government has a clear pathway for that.
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Rohit P
The app for checking foreign universities is a much-needed step. So many middle-class families spend life savings only to get cheated by dubious agents. If it works well, this should be implemented nationwide.
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Sarah B
Investing in youth innovation is investing in the future. Kerala's high literacy rate gives it a unique advantage here. Combining that with practical, solution-oriented education can create a powerful model for other states.
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Vikram M
Peace and stability attracting Rs 3 lakh crore investment? That's a massive claim. While the social environment is indeed a strength, we also need to see tangible improvements in ease of doing business and infrastructure to truly compete.
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Nisha Z
As a teacher, I've seen firsthand how programmes like YIP boost confidence. Students start believing they can solve real problems, not just pass exams. This is the kind of educational reform we need across India. More power to K-DISC!

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