Chief Minister Reviews Activities and Achievements of Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Department
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini directed that a comprehensive digital portal be developed to collect and track apprenticeship and placement data of trainees passing out from ITIs. He further instructed that data of ITI graduates should be made available to industrial establishments across the state through a dedicated digital platform. In addition, he directed that large-scale employment fairs be organized in every district, with the department issuing a proper calendar to ensure maximum employment opportunities for youth.
The Chief Minister was presiding over a review meeting of the activities and achievements of the Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Department, Haryana, held at Haryana Niwas on Wednesday. During the meeting, the department’s Minister, Gaurav Gautam, welcomed the Chief Minister by presenting a bouquet.
The Chief Minister stated that under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the National Education Policy, students should acquire practical skills along with academic knowledge, as skill-based education enhances employability. He directed officials to establish a monitoring system to track ITI graduates and assess whether they have secured employment after completing their courses.
The Chief Minister also reviewed the condition of machinery being used in ITIs across the state. He directed that outdated or non-functional machinery be upgraded or replaced. He further instructed that ITI instructors should be trained in new technologies and that special attention should be given to the maintenance of ITI buildings, boundary walls, and overall infrastructure.
Trained Youth to Be Given Contracts
During the meeting, the Chief Minister also reviewed the activities and achievements of the Haryana Skill Development Mission. He directed that youth trained under Saksham schemes should be given priority in awarding work-related contracts. He stated that the government has already formulated a plan in this regard and instructed officials to complete training under the Drone Didi and Contractor Saksham Yuva Scheme within the stipulated time.
Report Sought on Private ITIs
During the meeting, Chief Ministe Nayab Singh Saini and Minister of State for Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship, Gaurav Gautam, described the SDIT dual training system as an effective employment-oriented scheme and directed its expansion and implementation in all government ITIs across the state. They also directed timely implementation of the PM SETU scheme.
Additionally, instructions were issued to release a calendar for sports activities in ITIs and to organize educational tours for trainees to industrial establishments. These tours will not only be conducted in major industrial units within Haryana but also in industrial establishments located in other states.
Among those present in the meeting were Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Arun Kumar Gupta; Principal Secretary, Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Department, Rajeev Ranjan; Mission Director, Haryana Skill Development Mission, Rajesh Goyal; OSDs Raj Nehru; Virender Badkhalasa; Additional Director (Technical), Rajkumar; and other senior officials of the department.
