India, May 18 -- Once considered a pensioners' paradise, Chandigarh and its adjoining cities of Panchkula and Mohali have transformed into an education hub over the past 25 years, drawing students from across the region. However, the tricity has been unable to build on its educational foundation to create adequate job opportunities. As a result, it loses young talent to other states and countries. Technological advancements and automation are reshaping industries and jobs are evolving faster than ever. To make Chandigarh future-ready, its talent capital should be aligned with industry requirements. The administration's education department could bring the industry to collaborate with educational institutions and create a curriculum that offers skill-based courses along with the traditional syllabus. Job-oriented education could include vocational training and internships in the related industry. There will always be a demand for adaptable, skilled professionals. The administration should focus on attracting industries, ranging from information technology to service-based ones to green technologies and healthcare, to create a dynamic job market. It should encourage young entrepreneurs and startups. Higher educational institutions should build a robust placement platform and also encourage research, while ensuring it is integrated with skill-based learning. Today, it is said that the differentiator in education is no longer knowledge, because Google knows everything. The real differentiator is how one is able to cash in on that knowledge....