The Department of Skill Development, J&K Government, organized a Convocation Ceremony at the Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Rajouri to honor the outstanding pass-outs of the 2023-24 session.
Medals and certificates were presented to the top-performing students across various trades under the Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS).
Additional District Development Commissioner Dr. Raj Kumar Thappa inaugurated the event in presence of President Industrial Estate, Kheora Haji Mohammad Shafi Qureshi.
In his inaugural address, Dr. Raj Kumar Thappa emphasized the significant role of ITI training in equipping youth with practical skills aligned with current industry demands.
He discussed the range of government schemes available for skill development and encouraged local industries to support and accommodate ITI graduates.
He further highlighted the growth of the private sector in the Union Territory and stressed the importance of skilled workforce contributions to national development.
Haji Mohammad Shafi Qureshi, in his address, urged industry stakeholders to create employment opportunities for trainees, especially those from remote areas of Rajouri district, to tackle unemployment.
He acknowledged the transformative potential of skill-based training in enhancing employability for rural youth. Principal ITI Rajouri, Ujwal Mahajan encouraged the pass-outs to leverage their skills and become role models in their communities by achieving self-sufficiency.