Reporter Edu-Tech Conclave @ Alappuzha

December 9, 2023

Alappuzha district level conclave of EduTech-Conclave series organized by Reporter TV with support of Talrop for management level and academic level representatives of campuses was held on December 9 at Alappuzha Pathirapally Camelot Convention Center.

TKMM College was represented on this occasion by Smt. Savitha E V, Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Smt. Navya Raj, Assistant Professor on contract of Physical Education,as a part of IQAC.

The conclave aims to present the merits and demerits of the current education system by subjecting them to detailed debates and further discussions and submitting solutions.

At a time when knowledge in technology is becoming as important as life air, the conclave aims to introduce Kerala to the model of professional education demanded by today's world market by bringing together prominent educationalists, educational activists, edu-entrepreneurs, senior journalists, selected school-college management representatives and academic representatives of Alappuzha district.

Our academic system is designed keeping in mind the objective of not only getting a job but also getting an education, but also to enable the student to attain a secure career. But the reality is that even those who have got the highest rank are not able to shine in the career field.

This is due to lack of opportunity to acquire education as required by the industry. That is, the things learned are not useful for getting employment. This is the industry-academia gap. Some additions are necessary in our educational field to complete the education by getting familiar with the industry and getting practical training.

Our Kerala has become a state with 40.5 percent unemployed youth (Periodic Labor Force Survey released by the National Statistical Office). A large majority of the youth community facing unemployment are those who have great educational qualifications and are not acceptable in the field of employment. Some of the shortcomings of the education acquired and the way of getting education are behind the unacceptability in the field of work despite having great educational qualifications.

Most of the talented candidates are migrating to other countries in search of jobs that demand their talents. Kerala's youth migrates to countries with more job opportunities where they are paid more in a more valuable currency. Unicorn companies that can provide employment that ensures decent wages and dignity can provide a solution to the brain drain.