Sanquelim will get pharmacy college: CM
Chief minister Pramod Sawant said that Sanquelim will soon get a pharmacy college. He said that various educational institutions have been set up in places like Sanquelim with an emphasis on skill development along with academic development.
He was speaking at the inauguration of the transformative initiative 'Career Udan' empowering youth for a brighter tomorrow, launched by the state council of higher education at Government College, Sanquelim, on Tuesday.
There are many opportunities available in the educational sector and with the aim of ensuring 100% employment for students who develop skills, we have started various courses and colleges in Sanquelim and through that, we guarantee 100% employment, the chief minister further said.
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