DW BUREAU / CHANDIGARH

The Punjab Skill Development Mission (PSDM) has achieved a major milestone by signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with 20 industries and industry associations, paving the way for 50,000 job opportunities in the state.

This breakthrough was announced by Mr. Aman Arora, the Minister of Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training, at the Chief Executive Officers (CxO) Meet-2024, organised to foster collaboration among industry leaders, policymakers and stakeholders.

Mr. Aman Arora graced the event as a Chief Guest, during which MoUs with with 20 industries including National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), Industry Associations from Mohali (SAS Nagar) Amritsar, Ludhiana and Patiala were inked.

Mr. Aman Arora digitally inaugurated 23 training centres comprising 750 candidates statewide. Additionally, the cabinet minister felicitated 100 winners of the World Skills Competition with medals and certificates.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Aman Arora emphasised that skill development is crucial at present, highlighting Punjab's accomplishments in this area while acknowledging that there is still a long journey ahead to achieve the desired goals. He also urged the industry to actively participate in the mission of empowering the youth of the state with enhanced employability skills.

Mr. Aman Arora further said that the Punjab Skill Development Mission (PSDM) organised this event to unite all stakeholders at one platform, while assuring that the Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, would provide full support, encouraging the industry to collaborate in refining the skills of the youth.

Principal Secretary Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Mrs. Jaspreet Talwar spoke about the initiative that focuses on fostering collaboration and dialogue among senior executives in the skill development sector. She said that the main objective of the event was centred around aligning skill development programs with industry requirements, enhancing employment opportunities and fortifying the skill ecosystem in the state.

A panel discussion on "Shaping the Future of Our Youth & Workforce" explored how to align the youth and workforce of the state with employment opportunities in the evolving market

scenario.
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