OFB celebrates ‘Rastriya Ekta Diwas’
New Delhi: Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) celebrated the ‘Rastriya Ekta Diwas’ or the National Unity Day in a befitting manner on 31 st October 2019. On this occasion, all employees of OFB took pledge to maintain national integrity by withstanding the actual and potential threats to the unity and security of our country. A ‘run for unity’ rally was organised in the morning, which was flagged off by Shri Saurabh Kumar, DGOF and Chairman of OFB. The observance is a tribute to the vision of a strong and united India as espoused by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India. 31 st October is observed as the ‘Rastriya Ekta Diwas’ to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The occasion provides us an opportunity to reaffirm the inherent strength and resilience of our nation.
MSDE signs JDoI with Germany
New Delhi: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on Friday signed two major agreements, referred to as Joint Declaration of Intent (JDoI), along with Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (hereinafter referred to as "BMZ"), Germany. One DoI was with the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (hereinafter referred to as "BMBF") for Cooperation in the Field of Skill Development and Vocational Education and Training. The second was signed for Dual VET initiative marking Sustainable Growth of Skills with Siemens Limited, India. The intended cooperation agreements will give special emphasis to enhancing the quality of trainees thus enabling them to gain and apply further technology skills and subsequently help them to find employment in innovative, sustainable sectors and technologies such as renewable energy, e-mobility and energy-efficiency.