Prior to addressing Parivartan Rally, prime minister Narendra Modi launched various projects relating to skill development and inaugurated the Kaushal Pradarshini (Skill Exhibition) organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship here at the Nirala Nagar Railway Ground on Monday. later, in his address to the gathering, Modi said that he had launched various schemes for the skill development of youths. He said that in the coming days, the Yuwa-Dhan of India will become the Yuwa-Shakti to show its strengh to entire world. He said India was fortunate to have over 65 per cent population below 35 years of age. If the youths of a country were full of energy, that can introduce its strength to the entire world. If there were facilities for skill development, it will take no time to end poverty, he added.
Modi also inaugurated the laying of gas pipeline, several power and energy projects on this occasion. He said it was the right and pride for Uttar Pradesh that its people greatly contributed for installing a stable government at the centre. He said the schemes launched by him on Mondaywere concentrated for the benefit and uplift of villages, poor, farmer, dalit, destitutes, women and youths.
Modi laid the foundation of the first ever Indian Institute of Skills and launched major Skill Development Inititaves. He launched 31 Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras, inaugurated the Drivers’ Training Institutes across the country and strategic partnership with industries to train and employ 4 lakh youth under PMKVY.
It was informed that Uttar Pradesh has so far around 400 active skill development centres covering its 65 districts, run by partners in the ecosystem. Close to 3 lakh youth have already been trained and more than 50 per cent of them have been placed in jobs of their interest. Whether it is agriculture, apparel sector, auto and auto components, banking and financial services, hospitality or leather sector, the state has seen youth show interest across sectors and learn the skill of their choice’. MSDE has plans to open one Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK) in each district of the country creating opportunities of growth for the youth locally and the launch of some 31 PMKKs was announced by the prime minister here on Monday. PMKK were iconic state-of-the-art skill development centres with modern infrastructure to facilitate skill training in the country.
MSDE also has plans to facilitate skilled candidates who have been trained under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (RPl) in Kanpur where the prime minister himself distributed skill certificates to Street Food Vendors, leather industry workers under the recognition of prior learning programme of the government. This programme helped in assessment of the existing work experience of a person and certifies him on his current skill-set basis the National Skill Qualification Framework approved by both the industry and the government of India.
Prime minister also laid the foundation stone of the first ever Indian Institute of Skills in the country to be set up here at CTI Chouraha, Sanjay Nagar. The institute has been conceptualised by the prime minister during his visit to Singapore’s Institute of Technical Education. MSDE in partnership with the Institute of Technical Education, Singapore, has decided to open an institute first ever of its kind in the country. The insititute was 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. Prime minister also inaugurated the Kaushal Pradarshini (Skill Exhibition) for the youth of Uttar Pradesh. The exhibition showcases the state-of-the-art vocational training practices across different sectors and will remain open for public view at the Railway Grounds, from December 19 to 22. Prime Minister also launched an array of skill development initiatives for the youth of country, including PMKKs and Drivers’ Training Instiutes. The event witnessed strategic partnership with various industries that will train and employ approximate 4 lakh youth over the next 3 years.
He also announced the National Apprentice Promotion Scheme in the State where the state government has a major role in its successful implementation. There were only 23000 private companies that were 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 was 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 was to ensure enrolment of 5 lakh apprentices at least across the country. The rime minister would also felicitate Public Sector Units showcasing significant advancement in apprentice engagement.