“Students with skills can become leaders” – V. Sreekanth Reddy, District Skill Development Officer

On the occasion of World Youth Skills Day (15-07-2025), an awareness seminar was held at Sri Ramakrishna Autonomous Degree College, Nandyal.

Chief Guest Mr. Sreekanth Reddy, District Skill Development Officer, emphasized the importance of skills for every individual. He stated that by learning skills, one can enhance their knowledge and even teach others at home. He highlighted that students can learn new skills through social media platforms. He encouraged students to become experts in tools like MS Excel and advised them to dedicate time to skill development.

He added that India has the highest youth population, and with the right skills, youth can initiate any task and succeed. He stressed that if youth acquire proper skills, they can become job creators instead of just job seekers. He urged students to focus on innovation and develop new skillsets. In addition to academic education, he emphasized the need to excel in practical skills as well.

Chairman of Ramakrishna Educational Institutions, Professor Ramakrishna Reddy, remarked that the era of securing jobs solely through marks and ranks is over. In today’s times, employers prioritize skills. He advised students to take advantage of online courses to gain skills, noting that such opportunities are rare and should not be missed. He encouraged the development of soft skills, language proficiency, and communication abilities.

He added that events like this inspire students. The college also has an incubation center equipped with facilities for students to develop their skills, and he encouraged them to make the best use of it.

College Principal, Mr. K.B.V. Subbaiah, explained to the students that World Youth Skills Day was initiated by the UN General Assembly on July 15, 2014. He emphasized the importance of youth contributing to the development of nations by acquiring relevant skills and warned against negligence in skill-building.

Assistant Professor, Ms. Pragathi Reddy, advised students to continuously update their skills, take initiative, and work on improving their talents and communication abilities. She encouraged using social media platforms wisely for skill enhancement.

College students also delivered impressive speeches during the event. The chief guest, Mr. Sreekanth Reddy, was felicitated with a shawl as a token of honor. Faculty members including Dr. Lalitha Saraswathi, Vijay Kanth, Himabindu, Muralidhar, Mahesh Gupta, and Shekhar, along with several students, actively participated and made the event a success. The program concluded with the singing of the national anthem.