Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Parkash Ganga today inaugurated a bouquet of skill development courses at Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra housed in Calvary Mission School, Samba in collaboration with training consultant Orion Edutech.Member of Parliament, Jugal Kishore Sharma, Member Legislative Assembly, Dr D.K Manyal, ADC Pawan Sharma along with other officers were present on the occasion.Speaking on the occasion the Minister said, " skill development programmes like this will provide solutions for bridging the gap between demand and supply of skilled manpower, building the vocational and technical training framework, skill up-gradation and innovative thinking .Stressing the importance of quality of training being offered at the Kaushal Kendra, the Minister ensured government's continuous evaluation of the potential sectors and areas of employment both in local and national markets for providing better avenues to the youth.
Jugal Kishore Sharma while addressing the gathering said that the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana has added a new dimension to skill development by focussing on its role of "market-maker" which is bringing attention particularly in sectors where financial and market mechanisms are ineffective..Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The objective of this Skill Certification Scheme is to enable a large number of Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training that will help them in securing a better livelihood. Under this Scheme, Training and Assessment fees are completely paid by the Government.The launch of skill development programme received overwhelming response from participants. Initially training will be imparted in four disciplines including hospitality and tourism management, general duty assistance and beautician courses.The courses will be subsequently enhanced owing to the requirements and suggestions of youth.