Chief Minister Raman Singh wrote on Facebook during his first interaction with a large number of citizens on Saturday that both State and Central Government will work together in the direction of skill development of youth in Chhattisgarh.
Nearly 30,000 people viewed the Chief Minister’s online interaction on Facebook; whereas 600 persons posted questions. Many of them also posted suggestions on Skill Development Scheme, officials stated.
Singh answered 70 questions in one hour and also thanked other people for their questions and suggestions. He stated that all the questions and suggestions have been noted and these will be considered on a serious note.
A resident of California Ashish Pandey, who originally belongs to Kawardha area of Chhattisgarh asked Chief Minister: In our Chhattisgarh State, there are a number of people, who may not have formal education but they do have skills and talents. Is it possible under skill development scheme that people having formal education may share their knowledge with uneducated and the uneducated ones with skills may share their expertise with the educated onesIJ
Chief Minister's response was as follows- "Chhattisgarh wishes 'Jai Johar' to California. I thank you for your valuable suggestion. Our Honourable Prime Minister is presently in your State (California) and he must be talking about nation's skill development. Your suggestion is commendable. Thanks, Singh wrote.
Resident of Jhafal village lormi Block Mungeli District Bhagiram asked the Chief Minister- I have enrolled for training in Mason trade under skill development scheme of labour Department. This training has filled me with self-confidence. During the training, I learned the right technique of the work. I wish that this scheme continues and to expand and benefit more people like me.
In response to this, the Chief Minister stated- Thank You. let you self-confidence and self-motivation drive you towards success. Do inspire people around you to avail the benefits of this scheme.
After completing your training as Mason, you may avail Pradhan Mantri Mudra Bank Yojana to set up your own business, he said.
Rakesh Chandravanshi from Kabeerdham district of the State suggested in Chhattisgarhi dialect that Baiga tribesmen living in remote areas should be provided kits of agriculture tools, so that they may do their work timely and more efficiently. This will also lead to their skill development. Though distribution of tool kits is done every now and then, it would be more beneficial if it is done on a wider-level. Chief Minister answered - "You have given a good suggestion.
The Baiga tribesmen who have received patta are provided agricultural loans by government. Facility of levelling field is available under MNREGA and they may also apply and get approval for diesel and electric pumps for irrigation purpose. I am thankful for your suggestion, the Chief Minister wrote.
Amar Sinha gave suggestion to Chief Minister that there should be a Centre for maintaining records of youth trained under skill development scheme, so that interested individuals or organizations may take assistance of this facility to meet their requirements of skilled professionals. The Chief Minister told him that already 500 employers have been registered on the web portal of Chhattisgarh Skill Development Authority. This facility is being provided to connect more and more youth to employment opportunities through local as well as national-level firms and industries.
Dr Tejkant Sonkar suggested on facebook post of Chief Minister that Ayush Doctors may also render their services for skill development. This will not only minimize their unemployment rate but will also benefit the youth availing the scheme. On which Chief Minister replied that participation of Ayush doctors are more than welcomed. State Government is deliberating to include Medical Colleges, District Hospitals, Private Medical Colleges and Private Hospitals under the scheme.
Praveen Parihar suggested Chief Minister to facilitate skill development training for manufacturing solar panels. In this way, every house will generate electricity, relieving government of a huge burden. The Chief Minister thanked him for the suggestion and stated that various courses related to solar energy have been included and registered as Modular Employable Skill (MES) under Chief Minister Skill Development Scheme. Detailed information in the context is available on www.cssda.cg.nic.in.