Empowering Tripura's Youth: Union MoS for E&IT, SD&E and Jal Shakt Rajeev Chandrasekhar Launches PMKVY Initiatives

Union MoS for Electronics & Information Technology, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Jal Shakti launched skill development initiatives in Tripura under flagship scheme PMKVY. Get complete details here 

With the aim of equipping the youth of Tripura with skills that align with current demands and prepare them for the future workforce, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Union Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, and Jal Shakti, inaugurated skill development programs in Tripura. These initiatives are part of the flagship scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

This new iteration of PMKVY will drive the aspirations of the Youth in the state with 100+ future skills in areas of 3D additive manufacturing, Drone Technology, Data engineering to name a few. Under this initiative, more than 48,000 youth in Tripura will be skilled in the next 3 years. The initiative also prioritizes on-the-job training and robust industry partnerships.

Strong foundations for implementation of skill development initiatives were laid as 4 MoUs were exchanged between Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), National Institute of Technology and Information Technology (NIELIT) and Tripura institute of Technology.

Speaking on the occasion, Union MoS, Electronics & Information Technology, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Jal Shakti, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, said, “The Narendra Modi Government not only makes announcements but also works hard to ensure all promises are fulfilled. It is our goal that every young Indian in Tripura has access to skilling programmes and opportunities. Through these skilling opportunities, they can secure jobs, engage in self-employment, and foster entrepreneurship. This aligns with the vision of ‘Naya Bharat’, and this ‘Badalta Bharat’ is nurturing a generation that is the luckiest in the history of Independent India.” 

Celebrating the traditional artisans and craftsmen of the state, Vishwakarma Gurus from 5 trades, namely, Tailor, Fishing net maker, Carpenter, Bamboo crafts and Pottery were felicitated during the event by the Minister. He further launched two centres in west Tripura, virtually, for the implementation of training under the scheme.

Additionally, beneficiaries from Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups under PM JANMAN scheme and candidates who have received employment opportunities under the Specified Skilled Workers programme in Japan were also certified and honoured, respectively.

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