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00:00in the country. This congrave assumes greater significance. This congrave is part of a networking
00:10effort to prepare Kerala as a hub of international higher education with academic opportunities
00:18and cultural experiences. This congrave represents a pivotal moment in shaping the next phase
00:27of reforms, and the participants of this congrave bear a significant responsibility in charting
00:35the future course of higher education in Kerala. A coordinated effort has been made to engage
00:42the Malayali academic diaspora in this congrave. Their support is invaluable for advancing
00:51higher education reforms in the state, as they bring the enterprise and insights as
00:59those who have studied in Kerala and are now working in various parts of the world. Their
01:06knowledge and perspectives are crucial for elevating Kerala's higher education sector
01:13to international standards. A new initiative will be developed to connect the Malayali
01:20academic diaspora and their expertise along with the knowledge from international institutions
01:28with the higher education institutions in Kerala. The congrave places great emphasis
01:35on integrating the best practices and experiences at the global level into Kerala's academic
01:42framework. Therefore, on behalf of the Government of Kerala, I extend my deepest appreciation
01:52to the brilliant academicians and scientists in attendance here, both from Kerala and abroad.
02:01I assure you that the discussions and outcomes of this congrave will be actively pursued
02:09and effectively implemented. Kerala is exploring innovative areas such as graduate tracking,
02:20a system designed to monitor and evaluate the career paths of individuals who have completed
02:28higher education. These efforts signify Kerala's commitment to fostering a globally competitive
02:37higher education sector. Another key area of discussion is industry participation. We
02:46envision a reimagined higher education system that places equal emphasis on knowledge, skills
02:55and attitude. This vision guided Kerala's implementation of the four-year degree programme,
03:03which was not merely about adding an extra year of study, but about ensuring that every
03:11student gains the essential knowledge, skills and aptitude needed to succeed. Restructuring
03:19the state's higher education sector to align with industry and employment demands is crucial.
03:27As part of this effort, initiatives such as campus industrial parks and skill parks
03:34have been launched in various parts of the state. Consequently, industrial partnerships
03:42will be a central focus of this congrave. For example, our hosting institution, CUSAD,
03:53has already initiated collaborations with organizations like GEOGIP. This congrave aims
04:00to encourage similar collaborations across higher education institutions throughout the
04:06state. Despite facing financial challenges, the state government has consistently ensured
04:17that funds earmarked for the higher education sector are protected. The plan fund has been
04:24enhanced and in the previous financial year alone, 10 universities affiliated with the
04:31Department of Higher Education in Kerala received 1,930 crores. For other education institutions,
04:42approximately 3,000 crores was allocated for various initiatives. To further enhance facilities,
04:50funds from KIFB have been allocated as well. However, it is concerning