Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Jayant Chaudhary, attended an open house, Kaushal Samwaad, to celebrate World Youth Skills Day (WYSD), which is recognised globally by the United Nations.
He also interacted with professionals, trained on various skills through different Skill India schemes and programs and their trainers during the event. The day also commemorated the 10th-year celebrations of the Skill India Mission. Chaudhary and Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDE, also planted a tree on the Kaushal Bhawan premises, symbolizing growth and the nurturing of talent.
Speaking on the occasion, Jayant Chaudhary commended the ongoing efforts of the Ministry to strengthen the ecosystem of skilling, education, and entrepreneurship in India. The role of youth skills in peace building and sustainable development is significant, meeting the demand for skilled professionals across industries and tackling issues at the global platform, he said.
Chaudhary also said that the Ministry is working towards making lifelong learning a fundamental necessity for young talent and exposing individuals to diverse skill sets from the school level, which is a vital step in this direction aligning with the new National Education Policy.
He also said that events like Kaushal Samwaad will promote innovation, focused training, employability, and entrepreneurship, inspiring young talent to excel in their chosen fields and contribute to the nation’s socio-economic growth.
Atul Kumar Tiwari said that the Ministry is dedicated to connecting youth with skill development and equipping them with both skills and education as a key step towards achieving the vision of self-reliant India. He also said that more than 1.40 crore youth under PMKVY have been trained and more than 33 lakh candidates have been engaged as apprentices.
