INDIA, March 11 -- HIMACHAL Pradesh Governor Bandaru Dattatraya stressed on setting up 'umbrella body' in the state for education, skill development, technical knowledge and innovation so that better results could be achieved in close coordination of these departments.

While presiding over a high-level meeting held at Raj Bhawan for education and skill development, the Governor said that a lot of work was being done in Himachal Pradesh for skill development. But, he observed a lack of mutual coordination among various departments. He said that the professional courses being promoted in the state were in demand outside the state.

Expressing concern, he said, "Children do not go out of the state after doing these courses and their knowledge...