Tells PDP Their Brownie Point Rush Is Killing a Serious Issue; Asks Them to Contact Him on Understanding Outsourcing Srinagar, June 26: J&K Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara Sajad Lone on Friday drew a sharp distinction between outsourcing and backdoor appointments, calling the NC government's conversion of public sector jobs into privately outsourced positions a far graver crime against the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, while simultaneously cautioning the PDP against muddying the waters for the sake of political point-scoring. Lone said he had anticipated that the outsourcing controversy would eventually descend into a blame game between the two parties, and warned that mislabeling the issue does a disservice to the thousands of young people affected by it. These are not backdoor appointments. These are outsourced appointments of government jobs, and that distinction matters enormously, he said, adding that when he raised the question in the Assembly, the government itself confirmed that 25,000 jobs had been outsourced. The Peoples Conference president argued that outsourcing of government jobs represents a far graver threat than backdoor appointments, describing it as the systematic privatisation of public employment. He said the practice introduces a fundamentally corrupt model in which outsourcing companies and the ruling class collude at the expense of ordinary job-seekers, rendering what should be secure government positions into precarious, temporary engagements that can be terminated at will. Every new government will bring a new outsourcing agency, he warned, and those employed under this system will pay the price. Lone drew particular attention to the outsourcing of jobs under Mission Vatsalya formerly known as the Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) a cause he said was deeply personal. He recalled that during his tenure as Social Welfare Minister, he had spearheaded the implementation of ICPS in Jammu and Kashmir, establishing for the first time a formal child protection regime in the region, complete with district-level child protection committees designed to shield children from sexual abuse, juvenile detention, and other threats. He said that following 2019, the Lieutenant Governor's administration had attempted to outsource appointments within ICPS and move to terminate existing contractual employees, a decision he had publicly opposed at the time. Employees had approached the courts and obtained a stay order, but the remaining recruitments were left pending. Lone expressed that he had hoped the return of an elected government would reverse this course, only to find that the current NC administration had proceeded to outsource the remaining ICPS posts. To my horror, this elected government has proven to be as malafide in its intentions toward these employees as the post-2019 regime was, he said, adding that government responses to his repeated Assembly questions on the matter were marked by arrogance. Turning to the NC's electoral promises, Lone reminded the party that it had pledged in its manifesto to create one lakh new government jobs. Instead of creating 100,000 government jobs, they have so far converted 25,000 government jobs into private jobs, he said, announcing that he would shortly release a detailed case study with dates establishing the NC government's culpability in what he termed the outsourcing crime. Addressing his colleagues in the PDP directly, Lone urged them not to allow the NC to escape accountability by conflating two distinct issues. Don't allow NC to walk away with murder by calling outsourcing backdoor appointments, he said, appealing to the party to engage with the substance of the issue rather than seek political brownie points. He offered to assist PDP leaders in understanding the nuances of the matter, while making clear that the real victims in this episode are the thousands of young people now employed at the mercy of private outsourcing firms with no security of tenure.
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Beyond Tech: Exploring How SAP Skills are Relevant in Every Career Path
Ask a university student who SAP is for, and the answer is usually “ software engineers .” In reality, SAP supports supply chains, human resources, finance, customer experience, and more, making it relevant to students from diverse academic backgrounds. SAP Learning Hub, Student Edition SAP is now offering free access to SAP Learning Hub, student edition in India. The initiative enables students to understand how digital systems support modern businesses, and importantly, earn certifications in enterprise technologies. An MBA graduate looking at consulting, a commerce student interested in financial analysis, or an HR aspirant working on talent management may all encounter SAP in their careers, even if they never have to write a single line of code. Organizations rely on integrated platforms to manage functions. When a retailer restocks their shelves, a manufacturer tracks production, or an HR team onboards a new employee, enterprise technologies work behind the scenes to keep those processes running smoothly. As artificial intelligence and automation become more deeply embedded in these processes, professionals with digital skills become even more sought after. “ Career paths are becoming increasingly interconnected. Finance teams work with technology, HR relies on digital platforms, and supply chains are driven by data. Early exposure to enterprise platforms helps students understand how these functions come together, regardless of the career path they choose ,” said Tine Vandenbreeden, Global VP SIX Partner Solution Enablement, SAP . SAP Learning Hub, student edition was designed to help students explore these intersections through guided learning experiences. The platform includes SAP Learning Journeys aligned to professional roles, helping students connect classroom knowledge to corporate functions. What can students expect from the whole experience? Join expert-led sessions. Access real SAP practice systems. Interact with a learner community. And prepare for SAP Certifications, becoming more familiar with technologies used by global organizations. For students, this is an opportunity to see how technology systems support daily operations long before their first day at work. By making SAP Learning Hub, student edition available at no cost, SAP hopes to help learners make more informed career choices and step into the workforce with greater confidence. www.learning.sap.com/free-student-edition .
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Quote of the Day by Zendaya emphasizes on happiness and making choices that align with our passions and values, we create lives that are both meaningful and rewarding. Happiness should not be postponed until certain goals are achieved; it should be woven into everyday decisions and experiences. In a world that often emphasizes external accomplishments, Zendayas message reminds us that the greatest success is living a life that brings joy, purpose, and genuine contentment. Ultimately, when happiness becomes a priority, many other aspects of life naturally fall into place.
A 30-year-old Bengaluru tech professional, Aakriti Goel, left a lucrative Rs 30 lakh per annum job at Healofy to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a doctor. Experiencing burnout from her demanding corporate role, she resigned in March 2020 and dedicated ten months to rigorous study, cracking the NEET 2021 with an impressive score and All India Rank of 1118. She is now in her final year of MBBS.
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Mumbai, June 23: In a significant move to reduce human-wildlife conflicts, Maharashtras Forest Minister Ganesh Naik announced on Tuesday that the state government is preparing a proposal to offer permanent government jobs to the families of citizens killed in wildlife attacks. This decision will be implemented immediately upon approval from the state cabinet. To ensure ... Read more Maharashtra Government to Provide Jobs to Families of Victims of Wildlife Attacks
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From Rs 6 LPA to a 2 crore US salary: How a Pune graduate transformed her career
A Pune-based graduate's journey from a 6 lakh annual salary to a high-paying US job is inspiring many. Devshree Bharatia shared her strategy, emphasizing building online visibility beyond job applications and tailoring resumes. Her advice includes consistent LinkedIn presence, showcasing projects, and thorough company research for interviews, aiming to help others accelerate their career growth.
The Great Disconnect: Degrees, Jobs and Higher Education in J&K
The crisis of higher education in Jammu and Kashmir is not a crisis of resources. It is a crisis of vision DR. SM MURTUZA BUKHARI Few regions in India can claim the scale of public investment that has gone into higher education. We have sprawling university campuses, hundreds of acres of prime land, impressive administrative structures, qualified faculty, substantial public funding, and thousands of educated minds occupying positions of academic leadership. Yet despite these advantages, one uncomfortable question continues to haunt the sector: Why are our graduates struggling to find jobs while employers struggle to find skilled graduates? The answer lies in a disconnect that has become impossible to ignorethe disconnect between degrees and the marketplace. Take any major institution in the Union Territory. The campuses are impressive, the infrastructure is substantial, and the academic credentials are unquestionable. Yet the true measure of an educational institution is not the size of its campus or the height of its buildings. The true measure is the success of its students after graduation. A university can possess magnificent infrastructure, but if its graduates remain disconnected from employment opportunities, entrepreneurship, and emerging industries, something fundamental is broken. The modern economy is evolving at an extraordinary speed. Artificial intelligence, data analytics, renewable energy, tourism management, logistics, healthcare technology, digital services, and entrepreneurship are reshaping labour markets. Employers increasingly seek adaptability, practical skills, and problem-solving abilities rather than degrees alone. Unfortunately, many institutions continue to produce graduates for an economy that no longer exists. Curricula move slowly. Industry participation remains limited. Internship opportunities are inadequate. Placement ecosystems remain weak. Academic departments often function in isolation from market realities. The result is predictable: students obtain degrees but not direction. What makes this challenge particularly frustrating is that it cannot be attributed to a shortage of intellectual capital. Jammu and Kashmir has scholars, researchers, administrators, policymakers, and educational leaders in abundance. Committees are formed, meetings are held, and reports are written. Yet meaningful transformation remains elusive. The challenge is not the absence of ideas. It is the absence of execution. The recent opening of the higher education sector to private universities presents an opportunity to change course. If implemented wisely, the new policy framework can give higher education in Jammu and Kashmir the wings it desperately needs. Private colleges and universities should not be trapped in the same maze of procedural controls that have constrained innovation for years. Institutions should be empowered to design industry-relevant programmes, collaborate directly with employers, launch skill-oriented courses, and create local employment ecosystems. Regulation must ensure quality and transparency, but it should not become a barrier to growth. Universities and regulatory agencies must evolve from inspectors into mentors and facilitators. At the same time, the transformation of higher education cannot be left to private institutions alone. Government Degree Colleges remain the backbone of the educational system and must become central to any reform agenda. The first step is to replace compliance-driven evaluation with outcome-driven assessment. Colleges should not primarily be judged by the number of files maintained, forms submitted, or inspections conducted. They should be evaluated on graduate employability, industry partnerships, innovation, entrepreneurship, research output, student progression, and community impact. Second, the culture of fault-finding must give way to a culture of collaboration. Too often, educational oversight revolves around identifying deficiencies on paper rather than helping institutions solve problems. Universities and regulators should act as partners in institutional development rather than merely custodians of compliance. Third, administrative processes must become simpler and faster. Institutions should have the flexibility to introduce market-responsive programmes, establish industry collaborations, and respond to emerging economic opportunities without years of procedural delays. There is an important lesson to be learned from educational hubs such as Bengaluru and Pune. Many successful colleges in these cities operate from relatively modest urban campuses where land availability is limited, and infrastructure may not always conform to the idealised vision found in regulatory manuals. Yet these institutions consistently attract students, maintain strong industry partnerships, and produce employable graduates. Their success is not built on land banks or architectural grandeur. It is built on outcomes. Students and parents rarely choose institutions because of the size of a playground or the dimensions of a building. They choose institutions because they offer quality education, industry exposure, internships, placements, and career opportunities. This is where Jammu and Kashmir must undertake honest introspection. For too long, higher education has often been measured through visible symbolsnew buildings, larger campuses, administrative expansion, and regulatory compliance. While these elements have value, they are not ends in themselves. Higher education is not a construction project. It is a human development project. The real purpose of a college is not to maintain files. It is to transform lives. Jammu and Kashmir does not need more regulations. It does not need more committees. It does not need a larger compliance machinery. It needs a new philosophy of higher educationone that rewards innovation, values employability, encourages autonomy, promotes collaboration, and measures success through student outcomes. Our institutions already possess the land. They already possess the buildings. They already possess the budgets. They already possess the brains. What they need now is a vision that connects education with opportunity. If we can shift our focus from paperwork to performance, from control to collaboration, and from infrastructure to outcomes, Jammu and Kashmir can transform its colleges and universities into engines of innovation, employment, and economic growth. The future of higher education will not be determined by the walls we build. It will be determined by the wings we give our students. (The Author is a scholar and can be reached at: smmrtzbkhr@gmail.com )
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In a world filled with uncertainty, urban Indians stand out with their hopefulness about the nations trajectory and economic vitality, sharply contrasting with the global outlook. However, beneath this optimism, the specter of unemployment looms large for many.
Andhra Pradesh Approves Proposals from 50 Companies, Anticipating 29,677 Jobs
Amaravati, June 18: The Andhra Pradesh State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) approved proposals from 50 companies on Thursday, involving a total investment of 30,515 crores. These projects are expected to generate 29,677 jobs across the state. During the 18th SIPB meeting, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu instructed officials to ensure that the benefits of development ... Read more Andhra Pradesh Approves Proposals from 50 Companies, Anticipating 29,677 Jobs
A professional's layoff after 4.5 years at a company, initially seen as a setback, unexpectedly led to a major career breakthrough. He secured a remote US-based role offering double his previous salary, earning approximately Rs 1.58 lakh monthly. This experience highlights how switching jobs can reveal one's true market value.
Promised shipping jobs, took Rs 1.73 crore: 8 booked in Navi Mumbai scam
A case has been registered by Thane Police against eight suspects, including owners and personnel from a shipping firm, for allegedly conning 75 job applicants out of over Rs 1.73 crore.
