Imphal : Manipur Governor Dr Najma Heptulla Saturday said that the Northeastern states of India have their unique requirements for skill-based training depending on the natural resources, industry and native trades.
“The region is industrially backward and all the states, with the exception of Assam, are topographically disadvantaged to support big industries, she said.
Dr Heptulla was taking part in discussion session of the “Manipur State Conclave of National SC-ST Hub” held at Imphal Raj Bhavan.
Dr Heptulla said that the state governments must embark on skill development missions to meet the aspirations of SC and ST youth through training under micro, small and medium enterprises and enhance employability and employment.
She expressed happiness on learning that several training partners, academic institutions and vocational training centers are actively involved in a range of programmes that enable livelihoods, increase productivity and income levels of SC and ST in NE states.
“Unemployment is one of the biggest challenges our young population in these states is facing,” she said.
She added that the objective of such skill development should not only be to make the youth eligible for employment but also to equip them with entrepreneurial competence so that they can open new avenues and become job givers instead of being occupied as job-seekers.
Skill development is one of the thrust areas of the government today, she said while adding that a major task of the government is to establish a structured mechanism to provide connectivity between education, skill development, training institutes and employment opportunities in potential sectors at both Central and state levels.
“This is important and we must try to match the supply with demand while continuously creating further demand”, Dr Heptula added.
She asserted that thousands of young persons from the Northeast were working in these sectors and earning a good name for themselves and their organizations not only in the region but also in other parts of the country.
The Governor appreciated Manipur government for creating various committees and sectors to create a stimulus in enabling the youth to undergo skill education and training.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that special focus is being given to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs who belong to the weaker section of the society. Uplifting them economically by giving training is the main concern of the government, he added.
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