Aman Arora digitally inaugurates 23 training centres comprising 750 candidates statewide
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, September 17-
The Punjab Skill Development Mission (PSDM) has achieved a major milestone by signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with 20 industries and industry associations, paving the way for 50,000 job opportunities in the state.
This breakthrough was announced by Aman Arora, the Minister of Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training, at the Chief Executive Officers (CxO) Meet-2024, organised to foster collaboration among industry leaders, policymakers and stakeholders.
Aman Arora graced the event as a Chief Guest, during which MoUs with with 20 industries including NASSCOM, Industry Associations from Mohali (SAS Nagar) Amritsar, Ludhiana and Patiala were inked. Aman Arora digitally inaugurated 23 training centres comprising 750 candidates statewide. Additionally, the cabinet minister felicitated 100 winners of the World Skills Competition with medals and certificates.
Addressing the gathering, Aman Arora emphasised that skill development is crucial at present, highlighting Punjab's accomplishments in this area while acknowledging that there is still a long journey ahead to achieve the desired goals. He also urged the industry to actively participate in the mission of empowering the youth of the state with enhanced employability skills.