Pune, Feb. 8 -- Calling upon students to become self-reliant through skill-based education, Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar has said that instead of merely running after jobs, students should acquire practical skills and emerge as job creators.

Governor Arlekar was speaking as the chief guest at the Annual Conclave and Future Skills Summit 2026, organised by the Fuel Education Group at its campus here, a release stated on Sunday.

Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Viksit Bharat 2047," the Governor said the new education policy has broken away from colonial thinking and focuses on strengthening India's education and skill ecosystem. Value-based leadership and collaborative governance are essential to build a strong Ind...