Visakhapatnam:Education and IT minister N. Lokesh has emphasised the need for sustained investment in human resources, stating that talent remains the key driver of competitiveness in the modern economy.
Addressing the valedictory session of the Digii100x Andhra Pradesh conference in Visakhapatnam, Lokesh said building a skilled workforce was essential to achieving the goal of a developed India.
Speaking before representatives from academia, industry and the technology sector, he said Andhra Pradesh had established itself as a source of skilled professionals who have assumed leadership positions across the world. He attributed this legacy to reforms initiated during earlier administrations led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and said the state’s greatest strength was its human capital.
Lokesh said education should focus on lifelong learning rather than the acquisition of degrees alone. He announced that a skills portal would be launched within two weeks to prepare students for emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, aerospace and advanced manufacturing.
The minister said he had chosen to oversee the Education portfolio because of his interest in shaping future generations and creating opportunities for innovation and leadership. He added that Andhra Pradesh was committed to building research-oriented institutions capable of competing globally.
Referring to the growing role of artificial intelligence, Lokesh said educational institutions that effectively adopt new technologies would be better positioned to meet future challenges. He said the state was working towards integrating AI into education, research and governance.
Highlighting recent investments, the minister said Andhra Pradesh had attracted projects across sectors including automobiles, steel, cement, drones and biogas. He also referred to investments and industrial projects secured by the state over the past year.
Lokesh said education and economic development were closely linked and noted that the government was developing 22 industrial clusters to create employment opportunities in sectors ranging from aquaculture to aerospace.
He urged students to remain resilient in the face of challenges and continue striving towards their goals.
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