Government Polytechnic for Women, Srinagar, the first of its kind in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, is a technical institute exclusively for women in the state. The Polytechnic is to offer AICTE-approved three-year technician-level diploma programmes in engineering, technology and modern office practice to 10th passed candidates admitted according to state-prescribed norms.
       The institution is administered by the Directorate of Technical Education and is funded by the state government. The Polytechnic is to adopt curricula, evaluation system and certification approved by the Jammu and Kashmir State Board of Technical Education.
       Besides regular diploma programmes, the Polytechnic is permitted to offer short-term certificate courses, including non-formal, part-time skill training programmes, facilitate transfer of technology and provide technical support services to rural folk under the Community Polytechnic Scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, Vocational and Continuing Education Programmes.
      The Polytechnic is expected to commit itself to the cause of   the upliftment and progress of women at all levels in the state through appropriate initiatives and programmes. The Polytechnic is also expected to strive for the production of employable technicians and entrepreneurs for industry, business and the community in general, quality technician education and training programmes to usher in an era of substantial growth, progress and development of women.
      The training will be imparted through formal and non-formal programmes and courses. This will produce quality women technicians whose competencies will be consistent with the changing requirements of different sectors of the industry, business and the economy.
      The Polytechnic will aim at having a sustainable partnership with the local community agencies, business, industry associations and societies, government agencies and non-government organisations to ensure that the curriculum is up-to-date and that job placements are provided for all of its students.
      A major thrust will be on entrepreneurial development, preparing the students in skills related to planning, manufacturing, marketing, quality control, maintenance, sales and general office administration procedures.
      Continuing education programmes will be organised to meet the education and skill development needs of the community. The Polytechnic will thus vigorously implement strategies aimed at elevating the style and standard of living of the community while generating revenue for institutional development. This will ultimately lead to autonomy and self-sustenance.
      The Polytechnic will adapt itself to the changing global scenario through e-governance and deliver much of its education and training through a variety of delivery modes including web-based instruction.
      A networking system with national and international organisations will be developed to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in all the activities of the institution.
      Responding to the challenges and requirements of the fast changing world of work, the technical, professional, pedagogical and managerial skills and competencies of all categories of staff will be developed and upgraded continuously.
      The Polytechnic will adopt a participatory type of management and facilitate open communication and transparency in all of its operations.
      The major emphasis will be on  “QUALITY” quality in all spheres of activity like academic, teaching-learning, development/enhancement of facilities and human resources, thereby ensuring excellence in all the initiatives of the Polytechnic.
      Spreading environmental awareness especially that of environmental protection and sustenance will be one of the major concerns of the Polytechnic.
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