The Chandigarh Skill Development Mission (CSDM) convened PM SETU Industry Connect Meet at the UT State Guest House, Chandigarh, bringing together eminent industry leaders, representatives of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and key stakeholders to deliberate on strengthening industry participation in the skill development ecosystem.
The meeting was chaired by the Director cum Mission Director, Dr. Palika Arora, PCS , CSDM, department of technical Education under the able guidance of Ms. Prerna Puri, IAS, Secretary Education who underscored the strategic importance of engaging industries as Anchor Industry Partners to foster demand-driven skilling, reskilling and upskilling initiatives aligned with emerging workforce requirements. The CSDM team presented the proposed framework, highlighting the pivotal role of industry in curriculum enrichment, workplace learning, mentorship, apprenticeship opportunities and sustainable resource generation to ensure the long-term viability of skilling initiatives.
The participating industry representatives responded with overwhelming enthusiasm and reaffirmed their commitment to contributing towards a robust, industry-led skilling ecosystem. They appreciated the transformative social impact of the initiative in enhancing youth employability, bridging the skill gap, and creating a future-ready workforce. Representatives from NSDC also shared valuable insights on national best practices, collaborative models and avenues for strategic partnerships, further enriching the deliberations. The meeting concluded with a collective resolve to foster enduring partnerships that will significantly strengthen Chandigarh’s skilling landscape .
Sh. Amandeep Singh Bhatti, PCS, ADC-cum-Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, U.T., Branch Chandigarh today distributed participation certificates and gifts to 40 under privileged girls who successfully completed a three month Training & Stitching programme organized by Chandigarh Red Cross. The programme was conducted on free of cost basis as a part of the Society’s women empowerment initiatives.
The Secretary encouraged the girls to actively participate in various vocational training programmes being organized by Chandigarh Red Cross to become financially independent and self reliant. The Secretary also expressed gratitude to the Chandigarh Senior Citizen Association for continuously supporting welfare initiatives of Chandigarh Red Cross and appealed to arrange sewing machines for deserving trainees so that the girls who have completed this tailoring and stitching programme can start earning their livelihood.
Ms. Punam Malik, Nodal Officer, stated that Chandigarh Red Cross will continue to work for the welfare of the underprivileged section of society and will soon commence a free of cost beautician course for the girls to provide them additional employment opportunities.
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