By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi,
Bhaktivedanta University has announced the launch of its second academic pillar, the Faculty of Vocational Education, aimed at revitalizing village life and traditional occupations in the face of rapid urbanization.
With older generations of farmers aging and younger people moving to cities, rural sustainability faces a growing challenge. The new faculty seeks to safeguard the traditional knowledge of India’s villages while integrating modern advancements to make these age-old occupations both viable and accessible for contemporary society.
“The world’s survival now depends on the revival of its villages and their occupations,” the university emphasized in its introductory video. Through its village-centric approach, the program will provide training that not only empowers women and unemployed youth in rural communities but also equips urban residents with the skills to become “new-age farmers” and rural entrepreneurs.
By fostering this blend of tradition and innovation, Bhaktivedanta University hopes to preserve India’s rural fabric while creating sustainable livelihoods for future generations. To learn more, watch the video here.
Source: https://iskconnews.org/bhaktivedanta-university-launches-rural-initiative-blending-tradition-and-innovation/
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