NEWS – Karnataka State Government and British Council Partner to Enhance Student Skillsets

HIGHLIGHTS

Objective: To address employability concerns and enhance the quality of higher education in Karnataka.

Programmes Launched

1. Scholars for Outstanding Undergraduate Talent (SCOUT)
   • Purpose: To enhance the skills of selected students and faculty.
   • Selection: 30 individuals will be chosen (5 students and 1 faculty member from each of the following universities):
     • Bangalore University
     • Bengaluru City University
     • Gulbarga University
     • Raichur University
     • Tumkur University
     • Rani Channamma University
   • Activity: Two-week learning camp at the University of East London (November 9 to 22).
2. Skills for Youth in Students
   • Objective: To improve English language proficiency among students.
   • Partnership: British Council and Microsoft India.
   • Target: 5,795 students from 16 government engineering colleges.
3. Capacity Building Training for International Officers
   • Objective: To support the internationalization of Indian universities.
   • Participants: 56 participants from 28 state universities.
   • Focus: Workshop to enhance skills for international collaboration.
4. Freemium Digital Library Wall
   • Location: Bengaluru Central University.
   • Offerings: Access to a Freemium layer of digital content for both students and teachers.