Prime Minister Narender Modi will lay foundation stone of the country’s first of its kind ‘Indian Institute of Skills’ aiming to empower the youth to be more employable and self-sustainable in Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh on Monday.
The Institute has been conceptualised by the Prime Minister during his visit to Singapore’s Institute of Technical Education. Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in partnership with the Institute of Technical Education, Singapore has decided to open an institute first-ever of its kind in the country, the institute is inspired by the Singapore model of training and would adopt various best practices from the country.
The Ministry has decided to have six such institutes, said a senior official from the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Kaushal Pradarshini (Skill Exhibition) for the youth of Uttar Pradesh. The exhibition would showcase state-of-the-art vocational training practices across different sectors, and would be open for public view at the Railway Grounds, Kanpur between 19th to 22nd December.
Modi would also launch an array of skill development initiatives for the youth of the country, including Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras (PMKKs) and Drivers’ Training Institutes. The event would also witness strategic partnership with various industries that will train and employ approximate 4 lakh youth over the next 3 years.
The event will also see the announcement of “National Apprentice Promotion Scheme” in the State where the State Government has a major role in its successful implementation. There are only 23000 private companies today that are engaging in apprenticeship across the country.
It is MSDE’s endeavour to encourage State Government support and ensure engagement with more corporates on apprenticeship trainings. This is one direct way of bridging the gap between the potential employee and the employer and has models under Apprenticeship training has benefited economies of many countries.
"The financial year target for 2016-17 is to ensure enrolment of 5 lakh apprentices at least across the country. The Prime Minister would also felicitate Public Sector Units showcasing significant advancement in apprentice engagement," said the official.