1. INITIATIVES FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES DIBRUGARH UNIVERSITY DIBRUGARH ASSAM

2. Dibrugarh University : A Profile Dibrugarh University, the easternmost State University of India, is celebrating its Golden Jubilee Year in 2014- 2015. The University is located in a campus of 203 hectares out of which 74.3 hectares are under tea plantation. The district of Dibrugarh is well known for its vast treasure of minerals (including oil and natural gas and coal), flora and fauna and largest concentration of tea plantations.

3. It is a teaching-cum-affiliating University with 17 Departments, One Institute, 21Centres for Studies under Five Schools:  School of Humanities and Social Science  School of Science and Engineering  School of Commerce and Management Science  School of Education  School of Earth, Atmospheric Science, Environment and Energy Besides, there are 171 affiliated colleges offering programmes in Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Engineering and other disciplines. Out of these, one college is recognized as Autonomous College and five colleges are recognized as Community Colleges.

4. Dibrugarh University has introduced the Semester System in the Under graduate Programmes in 2011-2012 Academic Session. The new system incorporated the following components in the light of the Skill Oriented Education: a. Computer skills b. Communication Skill c. Multi-disciplinary Course d. Skill based Courses

5. The Skill Based Courses:  Courses introduced in the 5 th and 6 th Semester BA and B.Sc. Programmes.  These are designed to provide area specific skill oriented knowledge within the basic degree framework.  These are designed for developing professional skills and aptitude for entrepreneurship.  Industry-academia interface has been undertaken in designing and conducting some of the courses.  Courses are based on local demand and supply and strength of the colleges

6. The Skill Based Courses are: (i) Teaching in Elementary Level, (ii) Entrepreneurship Development, (iii) Retail Management (iv) Creative Writing (v) Desktop Publishing (vi) Tourism And Travel Management (vii) Photoshop and Web Design BA (General) Programme:

7. The Skill Based Courses are: 1. Photoshop 2. Web Design 3. Repairing and Maintenance Electronic of Appliances 4. Floriculture 5. Sericulture 6. Vermicomposting B.Sc. (General) Programme:

8. Full-fledged and Regular Skill Oriented Academic Programmes Conducted in Dibrugarh University Full-fledged and Regular Skill Oriented Academic Programmes Conducted in Dibrugarh University 1. Post Graduate Diploma in Tea Technology and Plantation Management 2. Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management 3. Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development 4. B.A. in Performing Arts 5. MA in Theatre Art 6. MA in Vocal Music 7. MA in Sattriya Dance 8. Diploma in Oil Well Drilling Technology 9. Certificate Course in Enterpreneurship 10. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician (DMLT). 11. Diploma in Interior Design. 12. M.A. in Mass Communication.

9. Short Term Skill Oriented Courses conducted in Dibrugarh University Short Term Skill Oriented Courses conducted in Dibrugarh University 1. Anchoring and News Reading in TV and Radio 2. Script writing 3. Security Guard training 4. Electrician 5. Organic cultivation 6. Video Editing 7. DTP Designing, Printing and Binding 8. Proof Reading and Editing 9. Audio and Video Production

10. B.Voc Programmes B.Voc Programmes Sl No. Name Subjects under B.VOC programme 1Nazira College 1.Information Technology 2.Fashion Technology

11. Skill Oriented Courses conducted in Community Colleges Skill Oriented Courses conducted in Community Colleges Sl No.Name Subjects under community college programme 1 Namrup College 1.Diploma in Tea Plantation and Management 2.Diploma in Office Automation & E-services 2 Bahona College 1.Diploma in Civil Construction 2.Diploma in Printing Technology 3 North Lakhimpur College 1.Advance Certificate in Sericulture 2.Diploma in Computer Application 4 Jengraimukh College 1.Diploma in Food Processing and Preservation 5 Amguri College1.Diploma in Office Management 2.Advance Diploma in Computer Application

12. Other Initiatives A Centre for Technology Innovation and Incubation has been established to inspire, guide and train the budding scientists for innovation and creativity. Two periphery villages have been adopted as Associated villages. The youths of these villages have been provided different skill development training in the field of welding, drilling, pottery, computer repairing etc.

13. Plan of Action for the Days Ahead Objectives: 1.To identify different sectors in which short- term modular skill development programmes can be conducted to cater the local as well as the global needs. 2.To prepare skilled workforce for fulfilling local as well as global needs. 3.To tap the local talents and add value to their potentiality with proper academic orientation.

14. To make an inventory of resources of indigenous knowledge in the periphery of Dibrugarh University.

15. In order to realize these objectives, the following programme of action shall be undertaken: 1. A thorough survey of the Government, NGO and all other unorganized skill service providers with whom the University may potentially collaborate. 2. Preparation of different skill development modular programmes with multiple entry and exit provisions.

16. 3. Formation of a human resource pool for executing the works related to skill development. 4. Preparation of a team of trainers for different skill development courses. 5. Collaboration with other certifying bodies for joint-certification.

17. Effort has been initiated to introduce skill development programmes in the following areas:  Wildlife photography,  Engine testing,  Vehicle quality  Renewable energy  Building technology  Waste management  Disaster management  Rain water harvesting

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