New Delhi: The Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Shri Jayant Chaudhary today conducted a comprehensive review of all the ongoing Ministry’ schemes and its various divisions., skill development for economic growth.
He participated in the immersive session to gain a deep understanding of the operations of various MSDE divisions, their achievements, and the challenges they face. This engagement provided valuable insights into enhancing the Ministry’s strategic approach and future roadmap towards skill development.
Later in the day, the Hon’ble Minister engaged with senior officials and stakeholders to assess the progress and impact of the schemes and initiatives of MSDE, appreciating the Ministry’s efforts in creating the building blocks for the skill ecosystem. He recognized the importance of building the demand for skills and emphasized the significance of these programs in bridging the skills gap and fostering an environment conducive to innovation and employment. The Minister also reviewed the latest data and feedback on these schemes to identify areas requiring immediate attention and improvement.
While appreciating the efforts, Minister Chaudhary insisted on the importance of working towards a common goal in a coherent manner. He emphasized the critical role of entrepreneurship in driving economic growth and self-reliance, highlighting the Ministry’s initiatives to promote entrepreneurial skills among various demographics. The Minister expressed a keen interest in visiting centers with ongoing Entrepreneurship Development Programs (EDP), particularly those tailored for ex-servicemen and retired defense personnel, recognizing their potential to contribute significantly to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. He stated his intention to lead from the front, demonstrating his commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and skill development.
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He further stressed the importance of meticulous budget planning and expenditure management to ensure the effective utilization of resources within the Ministry. During the review, his attention was also drawn to the Ministry’s 100-day plan, which focuses on strengthening Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), adopting a targeted approach under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), operationalizing the Indian Institutes of Skills (IIS) and Skill India International Centres, and expanding the reach of Jan Shikshan Sansthans. The Minister offered his personal and unwavering support to the Ministry’s plans and endeavors, reaffirming his commitment to their success.
The Minister reiterated on providing quality skill training to the youth, across the country, with a special focus on marginalized communities, backward areas, and new-age market relevant skills. The Hon’ble Minister also called for increased collaboration with the industry partners to enhance the scope and effectiveness of apprenticeship and vocational training programmes.
Elaborating on the necessity of a unified effort to ensure the successful implementation and expansion of skill development initiatives across the nation, Shri Jayant Chaudhary said that we must focus on close collaboration and convergence with other Ministries and States to bring scale and speed to the skill ecosystem. In his closing remarks, Shri Chaudhary expressed optimism for India’s skill development, affirming the Ministry’s commitment to fostering essential skills and sustainable economic growth, making skill development central to India’s global economic goals.
Key Highlights:
- Demand for Skills: Recognized the importance of building demand for skills and highlighted the significance of these programs in driving economic growth and self-reliance.
- Entrepreneurship Focus: Stressed the critical role of entrepreneurship in economic growth, especially promoting entrepreneurial skills among ex-servicemen and retired defense personnel.
- Budget Planning: Emphasized meticulous budget planning and expenditure management for effective resource utilization.
- 100-day Plan: Highlighted the Ministry’s 100-day plan, focusing on strengthening Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), implementing the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), operationalizing Indian Institutes of Skills (IIS), Skill India International Centres, and expanding Jan Shikshan Sansthans.
- Quality Skill Training: Reiterated the commitment to providing quality skill training, especially to marginalized communities and backward areas, and focusing on new-age market-relevant skills.
- Collaboration with Industry: Called for increased collaboration with industry partners to enhance apprenticeship and vocational training programs.
- Unified Effort: Advocated for close collaboration and convergence with other Ministries and States to scale and speed up the skill development initiatives.
- Optimism for Future: Expressed optimism for India’s skill development and affirmed the Ministry’s commitment to fostering essential skills and sustainable economic growth, making skill development central to India’s global economic goals.
