LUDHIANA: Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, the President of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee and the Member of Parliament from Ludhiana, held a crucial discussion with the Hon’ble Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan regarding the establishment of an Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) in Ludhiana. This initiative aims to significantly enhance the educational landscape of the region, providing young minds with access to quality education and cutting-edge training in the IT sector.
"I am writing to you to highlight a pressing need in my constituency, Ludhiana. Ludhiana is not only the largest city in Punjab but also an industrial hub of North India, " stated the PPCC Chief. "The city’s dynamic economic landscape presents immense potential for growth, particularly in the information technology (IT) sector. However, to fully realize this potential, it is imperative that our youth are equipped with the requisite skills and knowledge."
Raja Warring emphasized that Ludhiana, with its robust industrial base and entrepreneurial spirit, is well-suited for an IIIT. "The city’s strategic location, infrastructure, and resources provide an ideal environment for such an institute to flourish. By investing in the education and skills of our youth, we can ensure a brighter future for them and the region as a whole, " he added.
The Ludhiana MP pointed out the numerous benefits an IIIT would bring to the region. "With a skilled workforce readily available, industries can thrive, innovate, and contribute to the overall economic development of the region. The synergy between educational institutions and industries will foster a culture of research, development, and entrepreneurship, " he noted.
In addition to his discussion on the IIIT, Raja Warring officially requested the Hon’ble Education Minister to introduce a Mechanical Engineering Diploma course at Satguru Ram Singh Government Polytechnic College Ludhiana and submitted a letter to the Minister in this regard. He highlighted the significance of this addition to the college’s curriculum, considering Ludhiana's status as a major industrial hub in Punjab.
"Ludhiana is a major industrial centre in our state Punjab, with an estimated population of 1.6 million people, " stated Warring in his letter. "The largest sector in Ludhiana consists of manufacturing industries, accounting for more than 50 percent of employees in the city. It is Asia’s largest hub for bicycle manufacturing and produces more than 50% of India’s bicycle production each year."
Highlighting the city's robust industrial profile, Warring pointed out, "Ludhiana produces a large portion of India’s tractor parts, auto parts, and two-wheeler parts. It is one of the largest manufacturers of domestic sewing machines. Hand tools and industrial equipment are other specialties." He underscored the relevance of a Mechanical Engineering diploma for the region, stating that "as Ludhiana has a large sector dedicated to engineering goods, including auto parts, hand tools, bicycles and bicycle parts, forging, sheet metal components, CNC manufacturer and more, it is evident that the Mechanical Engineering diploma would be highly relevant and useful for this region."
Raja Warring also lauded the recent declaration of Satguru Ram Singh Government Polytechnic College as a co-educational institute, expressing his appreciation for the efforts that led to this development. He emphasized that the college is the only government polytechnic institution in the entire Ludhiana district, making it imperative to introduce the Mechanical Engineering diploma.
"This would be highly beneficial for the students as it would enhance their employability in the engineering industry without imposing a hefty financial load on their parents, " he remarked. Reiterating his commitment to serving the people of Punjab, he stated, "We are public representatives elected by the people of Punjab. It is our prime duty to listen to our people, to think, act, and serve our people’s interest."
The conversation with the Education Minister reflected a mutual understanding of the necessity for such advancements in Ludhiana, which would serve to bolster both the educational and industrial landscape of the region.