Kochi: Noted scientist and Executive Chairman of Bharat Biotech, Padma Bhushan Dr Krishna Ella said that our shortcoming is that we have not given equal importance to skills along with education and if these two are achieved together we can do wonders in creating many entrepreneurs and opportunities. He was delivering the keynote address at the third Professional Students’ Summit organized by ASAP Kerala, a skill development agency under the Higher Education Department.
He said that innovations can be derived from simple thoughts and it does not have to go to the intricacies of science. A skilled person never has to worry about job loss. If he has the skills, he can become an entrepreneur after losing his job, he said. “No one can take away one’s skill. Skill is what makes one a confident person. Confidence enables one to take risks. Innovations come from risk takers. Such innovations lead the country to development,” Dr Ella said.
He also added that it is commendable that the Kerala government is providing excellent support for promoting innovative ideas and the idea of bringing professional students together in a platform for creative discussions will be of great benefit and if such support for innovation continues, Kerala will become the most innovative state in the country in the near future.
