Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Sunday, called upon technical institutions such as industrial training institutes and polytechnics to understand the demands of the industry and design courses accordingly.
He pointed out that Uttar Pradesh had received investment proposals worth Rs 40 lakh crore during the Global Investors Summit held last year and the upcoming industries would provide employment to 1.10 crore youths.
“Youth should be guaranteed both jobs and security,” the chief minister said while addressing a mega Rozgar Mela and appointment letter distribution function organised at Madan Mohan Malviya University of Technology (MMMUT) campus by Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission.
The chief minister said, “It is essential to connect the youth with training for their empowerment. There is also a need to include them in the CM Internship Programme, wherein the government and the industry jointly fund their stipends with each contributing 50 per cent of the amount, allowing them to be self-reliant during their education.”
Expressing satisfaction over the Rozgar Mela being organised at MMMUT for the second time in a year, benefitting nearly 15,000 young individuals, Chief Minister Yogi encouraged those still seeking placements to persist in their efforts. He assured them of the government’s active commitment to creating ample employment opportunities.
Chief Minister Yogi pointed out that the state government’s top priority was to provide employment to every hand. He remarked: “It’s a new Uttar Pradesh of new India, witnessing success in various fields. The Vocational Education department, in collaboration with data technology, is working on developing new courses following global standards.”
To provide international employment opportunities, the chief minister mentioned collaborations with Israel, Russia and Germany. Youths selected for employment in Israel will receive free meals, accommodation and a monthly salary of Rs 1.5 lakh after completing their ITI, he informed.
He emphasised the high demand for skilled nursing professionals in Germany and advocated for career counseling, language training and global employment awareness through placement cells. He said that there was great demand for skilled youths of Uttar Pradesh in West Asia and South East Asian countries.
Chief Minister Yogi announced the establishment of 150 world-class ITIs in collaboration with Tata Technology to meet the global demand for skilled youth.
The chief minister pointed out that there were 96 lakh micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) units in the state, emphasising the importance of connecting these units with markets and technology to enhance product distribution for exports, leading to better job opportunities with attractive packages for young individuals.
Underlining the success of initiatives like the Vishwakarma Yojana under which youths are provided training and toolkits, Chief Minister Yogi highlighted ongoing efforts, including providing interest-free loans to entrepreneurs and a new incentive package for young entrepreneurs. He acknowledged the positive impact of these initiatives in making UP the second-largest economy in the country.
Chief Minister Yogi further stated that owing to the efforts made in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision in the past few years, presently the people of UP are spending their money in UP itself.
“The CD (credit-deposit) ratio here has increased from 42 per cent to 56 per cent today. This is making a significant contribution to development,” he added.
The chief minister called upon educational institutions to conduct skill mapping, identifying and guiding the youth based on their abilities. He emphasised the significance of the new National Education Policy, incorporating both traditional curriculum and skills, to address unemployment.
The unemployment rate in the state has reduced from 19 per cent to 2 per cent, a testament to the effectiveness of these efforts aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, he added.
During the Rozgar Mela, Chief Minister Yogi personally inspected various stalls, gaining insights into the work being done by different departments, livelihood missions and innovations.
On this occasion, Member of Parliament Ravi Kishan Shukla also addressed the programme. Moreover, Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Vocational Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Department Kapildev Agarwal, District Panchayat Chairperson Sadhna Singh, MLC Dr Dharmendra Singh, MLAs Vipin Singh and Pradeep Shukla, Bharatiya Janata Party district president Yudhishthir Singh, metropolitan president Rajesh Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary Vocational Education and Skill Development, M Devraj and others were present.
