Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has said that skill makes a man strong, and it also gives him confidence and self-respect. He said that the path to a developed India lies through rural areas and skill centres. Mr Dhankhar was addressing the program after inaugurating the Sohan Lal Smriti Skill Centre in Jaipur today. Emphasising the importance of skill development and education, the vice president said that merely getting a degree is not sufficient; it is necessary to have professional skills to contribute to society. Referring to the new National Education Policy, he mentioned that skill development has been given an important place in it.

Emphasising “Local for Vocal,” he said that promoting local products will not only create employment but will also protect foreign exchange reserves. Expressing concern over environmental protection, he said that it is the responsibility of every person because we do not have another Earth to live on.

The Vice President also said that some forces are unable to digest India’s progress and are trying to insult the institutions of the country.