Stepping into university is the beginning of a journey that goes beyond classrooms—Deeksharambh is about preparing students to understand the world they are about to enter. Continuing this spirit of Deeksharambh, the Uttaranchal School of Computing Sciences (USCS), Uttaranchal University, in association with the Corporate Resource Centre (CRC), organized an insightful Expert Talk on “Future-Ready Skills for the AI Era” on 14 August 2026. The session featured Ms. Anuradha Chawla, Senior Director – HR and Operations, SmartData Enterprises Inc., as the Resource Person.
Prof. (Dr.) Sonal Sharma Director, USCS and Mr. Iqbal Singh Sawhney Director, CRC felicitated the expert and expressed their appreciation for sharing her industry experience and practical insights with the students. The felicitation marked a gracious conclusion to an engaging session that connected academic learning with real-world corporate expectations.
Ms. Chawla highlighted how AI is transforming the workplace and reshaping corporate expectations. She emphasized the need for students to deliver quality work, take responsibility, maintain professionalism, adapt to change, and develop strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills alongside technical expertise.
The session offered students a practical understanding of industry expectations and AI-enabled workplaces, encouraging them to become responsible, adaptable, and professionally prepared. The session was coordinated by the Prof. (Dr.) Sameer Dev Sharma HoD, USCS, with the support of Ms. Manisha Saini, Ms. Manisha Khanduja, and Ms. Divya Rawat, ensuring its smooth and successful execution.
