Shillong, August 21: The Directorate of Employment & Craftsmen Training and Department of Labour organised the State Level Consultation meet for the Project on Skills Development Initiative for Potential Migrants from North Eastern States of India at Raitong Building on Wednesday.
Stressing on the need to find out ways and means to tackle unemployement problems in the state, Labour Minister, Ampareen Lyngdoh pointed out that there should be a proper mechanism to address problems of unemployment.
She further said that there is a need to start something viable for the youth so that they can become suitable and productive citizens.
HIghlighting the projects Lyngdoh stated that this project will encourage people especially the youth to explore avenues beyond the state rather being satisfied with the customary government job.
Realizing the importance of skill development she ensured support and cooperation for the successful implementation of the project in the state.
Dr TLS Bhaskar, Head Skill Development and CAO, India Centre for Migration (ICM) explained the project perspective pertaining to the National Policy on Skill Development.
Nitin Kumar, Head of Office (IOM), presented the activities and current status of the project. He informed that under this project there are seven international vocational qualifications in Hospitality (House Keeping, Food & Beverage, front office and Culinary Art), Healthcare (Geriatric and nursing Assistant) and Education (English language teaching).
Kumar further stated that sectors are developed with focus on short, relevant and effective modules that will help potential migrants in the overseas job markets. He also explained about the Embedded Education Model and Franchise Model which will be implemented in the state.
It may be mentioned that the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA), Government of India initiative for Skill Development training and Certification in North Eastern States draws inspiration from the announcement made by Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India during his inaugural address at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2011, where he mentioned the setting up of a Centre of Excellence in North Eastern Region for the skill training to facilitate overseas employment.
The project on Skill Development for the Potential Migrants from the North Eastern States of India is a fully funded project of the MOIA which aims to seek sustainable solutions in the skills spectrum by developing standardized framework for skill up gradation in sectors and job types in which North Eastern States have a competitive advantage and to promote employability of youth seeking employment overseas.
The framework focuses on building curricula, designing appropriate training and ‘testing methods, and provides international certification as per standards set by the certification partners. The India Centre for Migration (ICM), a registered society under the MOIA is the lead organization for the project and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), a leading inter-governmental organization in the field of Migration is the implementing agency. IndiaSkills and Aspire Human Capital are the two knowledge partners for the training.
Others present at the consultation meet were MS Rao, Principal Secretary, Labour Department, MN Nampui, Labour Commissioner, R Lyngdoh, Director, Employment and Craftsmen Training, Pavan Mahajan, CEO Aspire, Rajesh Rathnam and P Mahanty, Manipal City and Guilds and representatives from various NGOs.(SP News)
