ONLINE JOB OFFERS UNLOCK HOPE IN KASHMIR VALLEY

SRINAGAR : The Covid pandemic put the brakes on campus placement drives in higher educational institutions of Kashmir but the unlock phase has come with hope for students upgrading soft skills.

“Big brands in tourism, automobiles and banking sectors used to come to our university but during the lockdown, the corporates did not show interest,” said Dr Zia-ul-haq, placement officer of Central University of Kashmir.

At National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar, two students were placed online during the lockdown. Dr Obbu Chandra Sekhar, head of the placement department , said: “Companies hiring now are research-oriented, software and public sector undertakings.”

“Work from home is the new concept but our 2G internet speeds are hampering online recruitment,” said Dr S Iqbal Querishi, placement officer of Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora.

Campus placements are futuristic and businesses can only recruit when they see a bright outlook. Manufacturing is down, supply chains are disturbed, and transportation is minimum.

DR ZIA-UL-HAQ, placement officer, Central University of Kashmir, Srinagar