Mysuru: “There is no shortage of jobs. However, there is a lack of skills required for the job,” lamented University of Mysuru (UoM) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. G. Hemanth Kumar.

Speaking at the inauguration of the Kannada Post Graduate Division in the university on Thursday March 17, Kumar said, “There was no distance education in the past. That drawback was filled by the evening colleges. Today we witness that though Marimallappa Evening College and Banumaiah’s Evening College don’t exist anymore, it is a matter of pride that the UoM Evening College has been in existence for the last couple of decades and is still operating. The evening college is a boon for many people who dream of getting a degree and working alongside.”

“Today’s students must know what’s ahead after graduation. Only then can they make a good life for themselves. Competition is high today and students need to develop skills. UoM has established a career and hub which is helping to create more jobs. Several new companies like Byju’s are coming up and new job opportunities and vacancies are open for students.”

Universities are not getting much of Government assistance. It is worrying that the children are not able to receive quality education. Teachers are not hired if any new courses are started. Guest lecturers are more than permanent instructors. There are a total of 660 teaching posts in the UoM and only 280 permanent teachers. Only good and experienced teachers can help children create a better future,” Kumar added.

Kuvempu Kannada Studies Institute Director, Professor M. G. Manjunatha, evening college principal Professor A. C. Devarajegowda, Kannada Post Graduate Division, Coordinating Officer Dr. C. D. Parasurama, Retired Principal Professor Kalachannegowda, Professor Rudraiah and others were present.