CM for skill development to boost job opportunities
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today emphasised the need for skill development to enhance employment and self-employment opportunities for the youth.
Chairing a meeting of the Himachal Pradesh Kaushal Vikas Nigam (HPKVN) here today, he directed the officials to implement training programmes aligned with market demand to improve employability and support small-scale business start-ups.
The Chief Minister said that the state government would allocate Rs 25 crore to HPKVN to complete the ongoing construction of eight buildings with a target for completion by June 2025. He emphasized the need for their optimum utilisation and directed that nearby HPKVN buildings be handed over to the Technical Education Department for training of the youth. Additionally, the HPKVN has funded the upgradation of equipment across 67 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the state, benefiting students, he added.
Sukhu stated that from January 1, 2023, a total of 38,713 youth have been enrolled in various HPKVN schemes and projects. Of these, 38,572 have received training certificates and 8,630 have secured placements. To enhance efficiency, he directed officers to explore the possibility of transferring HPKVN’s administrative control to the Director of Technical Education.
Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh and Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani and senor officials were present on the occasion.
