Join skill courses to improve job prospects: CM to youth

Tribune News Service

Jammu, August 29

Stressing the importance of skill development among the youth, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said today that in addition to basic education, development of skills not only helped in career progression, but also added value to the organisation one worked for. She urged the youth to join skill development courses to improve job prospects.

Speaking at a function organised in connection with the inauguration of the Food Craft Institute, Jammu, at Jagti (Nagrota) here, the Chief Minister said the institute would be an addition to the tourism infrastructure in Jammu, catering to the needs of skilled manpower in the tourism sector and would in its own way contribute towards the state government’s vision of developing Jammu as an independent tourist destination.

The CM complimented the department concerned for having completed the new building in a record time. She also expressed happiness on the fact that the institute was helping contribute to the skill development initiative. She appreciated the fact that many passouts from the institute had already been placed.

Regarding the tourism sector in the state, Mehbooba said J&K had been gifted by nature with beauty and if they were able to tap this potential optimally by enhancing the skills of the youth in the tourism industry they woild be able to develop J&K as one of the best tourism destinations in the world. Earlier, she gave away course completion certificates to students.

‘Skills must for career growth’

Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said that in addition to basic education, development of skills not only helped in career progression, but also added value to the organisation one worked for