The agreement was signed by Shri Sanjay Kumar, Director (Training), Training & Employment, on behalf of the Department of Skill Development and Employment, Uttarakhand, and Dr. Aishwarya Mahajan, Managing Trustee & President, on behalf of M3M Foundation.
The partnership seeks to establish a collaborative skill development framework in Uttarakhand, with technical training aligned with current and emerging industry requirements. The initiative will focus on quality training, employability enhancement, industry linkages, placement opportunities and sustainable livelihood outcomes, while connecting training with local employment demand and preparing youth for employment and self-employment opportunities.
Smt. Chandrakanta, Deputy Director, Employment; Shri Niranjan Khugshal, Deputy Director, Training; Shri Dinkar Rawat, Principal Grade-I, Government Industrial Training Institute, Niranjanpur, Dehradun; Smt. Vinita Badoni, Nodal Officer, UKSDM; and Shri Arvind Kumar Sharma, M3M Representative, were present at the MoU signing, along with other officials and representatives from the department and training institutions.
Under the MoU, training centres will initially be operated in Dehradun, Haldwani, Kashipur and Pithoragarh. Based on project requirements, geographical conditions and the availability of potential beneficiaries, Almora and Barkot may also be included as additional training locations. At least two courses will be selected for each training centre, taking into account local conditions, industry demand and employment opportunities.
The proposed programmes include modern and employment-oriented technical trades such as Junior Technician – Electric Vehicle, Junior Technician – Auto Electrical Maintenance, Junior Technician – Automobile Repair & Maintenance, Junior Technician – Internet of Things (IoT), and Junior Technician – Plumbing. The selection of these trades is proposed to be undertaken based on local industry requirements and employment opportunities available to youth.
The partnership will focus on equipping youth with skills aligned with changing industrial and technological requirements while connecting them with employment and self-employment opportunities. Alongside stronger industry engagement and placement support, emphasis will be placed on training quality and post-training outcomes.
Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson & Trustee, M3M Foundation, said that providing youth in Uttarakhand with skills aligned with industry requirements and connecting them with employment and livelihood opportunities is an important objective of the partnership. She said the collaboration between M3M Foundation and the Department of Skill Development and Employment, Uttarakhand, is an important initiative towards making skill development in the state more industry-focused, employment-oriented and outcome-driven.
Through the partnership, continuous efforts will be made to strengthen pathways for quality skill training, better employment opportunities and sustainable livelihoods for youth. The collaboration brings together departmental efforts and participation from the social sector in skill development, with the stated objective of making training, employment and livelihood opportunities more effective for youth in Uttarakhand.
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