AP CM to launch Rs 100 cr skill development plan
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In a strategic move to Visakhapatnam, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will launch a Rs 100 crore plan to upgrade skills development and training institutes across the State.
The initiative is aimed at benefiting individuals who have acquired training in a number of fields to get employment offer letters during the ceremony. The project will also feature the signing of MoU with major industries such as KIA Motors, L&T, JSW, Samsung, UltraTech, Schneider Electric, Hyundai Steel, and Johnson Lifts and Escalators, all of which will play important roles in skills development efforts.
AP State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) is preparing to redefine and elevate the skills development and training establishments. APSSDC is mandated to play a critical role in generating high-quality skilled workforce under the state’s comprehensive plan.
Minister for Finance, Skill Development and Training Buganna Rajendranath has emphasised the importance of skill development through industry-academic partnerships. He said, “Skills development is the cornerstone for unlocking the inherent potential of our youth. The AP skills development event demonstrates our constant commitment to providing high-quality training programmes that empower individuals and catalyse economic growth in our State.”
The Minister added, “By investing in the skills of our workers, we are not just moulding careers, but also building the groundwork for a wealthy and competitive Andhra Pradesh. We hope that by launching this programme, we will be able to produce a workforce that can match the changing demands of the sector, promoting progress and prosperity for our people and the state as a whole.”
According to an official release, the AP government is actively engaged in modernising institutions to align with the newest technical advancements. This collaborative endeavour with renowned industries focuses on improving the in-house infrastructure and human resources of ITIs, polytechnic colleges, skill colleges, and NAC centres. The key goals are modernising 227 government institutions, improving course content to match industry standards, creating in-demand courses, and increasing partnerships with industries for Training of Trainers (TOT).
