Mumbai: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the academic syllabus should be revised every five years to bring it in line with industry requirements. “In general, the city’s planning should be considered every ten years. Similarly, the academic syllabus should be revised every five years,” he said.
Mr. Fadnavis spoke on academic syllabus planning, amendment in university laws, availability of employment due to change in apprenticeship laws during his weekly programme Mee Mukhyamantri Boltoy . He said there should be aptitude tests for students to help them choose the career option best suited for them. “If we want good sportsmen in our State, we should encourage sports in schools and colleges. Every school must have a sports ground,” he said.
He added that Maharashtra has the maximum number of apprentices after the change in rules. Till date, about eight lakh students have received hands-on training under the apprenticeship programme, he said. Mr. Fadnavis said the need of the hour is practical knowledge and experience along with theoretical knowledge.
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