Employment and edu have power to transform society: DGR | Mangaluru News
Mangaluru: Employment and education have the power to transform society, said health and family welfare minister Dinesh Gundu Rao.He was speaking after inaugurating ‘Alva’s Pragati 2025′, a two-day mega placement drive organised by Alva’s Education Foundation in Moodbidri, on Friday.The minister underscored the importance of aligning education with meaningful employment. “Education not only equips individuals for employment, but also empowers them personally and professionally to pursue their aspirations. Those who are gainfully employed and establish their identity contribute positively to society. When talent remains untapped, it becomes a burden on society. We must intensify our efforts to bridge this gap,” he said.Lauding the institution for its consistent efforts in hosting such initiatives, the minister remarked that the institution’s commitment to societal progress beyond commercial interests is both commendable and inspiring. He further emphasised the role of educational institutions in nurturing harmony and understanding in a culturally diverse country like India.Speaking as the chief guest, Mangalore University vice-chancellor PL Dharma said job roles are constantly evolving to match changing times. “There is a significant difference between seeking a job and offering one. While aspirants wait for opportunities, the fact that recruiters are now actively seeking capable candidates marks true progress,” he noted.Former minister Ramanath Rai launched a new AI-based application developed to support job-seekers attending the fair, helping match candidates with suitable job roles to their qualifications.Fortune Group of Hotels chairman Vakwady Praveen Kumar Shetty, Expertise Company COO KS Sheikh Karnire, Big Bags International’s MD Ravish Kamath, Rohan Corporation Founder Rohan Monteiro, and Niveus Solutions CEO Suyog Shetty, all of whom hail from the coastal region and have now created a global industrial sector and provided employment to thousands of people, were felicitated on the occasion.
