The Minister for Labour and Rehabilitation, Shibu Baby John, has announced an initiative, “The Nypunyam Summit 2014” to provide for industrial partnerships and tie-ups in the state of Kerala.
The Nypunyum Summit will aim to identify industry partners and forge alliances with the public and private sectors in enhancing the quality standards of Kerala’s trade industry and making people employment ready by improving the relevance of skills taught, quality of skills training and numbers.
Shibu Baby John said, “To cater to the increasing demand of skilled manpower in the fast- changing world and to create an adept and tailor-made workforce, the Department of Industrial Training plays a crucial role with its advanced infrastructural facilities. Accepting this as a primary concept, the Department is organizing an International Skill Summit named ‘Nypunyum Summit’ in January 2014.”
Shri Shibu Baby John showcased the insignia for the summit inspired by The Charkha, or (spinning) wheel, that is an embodiment of the dignity of labour, equality and unity.
“As a result of the summit, we expect to enter into agreements with industry partners to set up International skill training institutes in the domains of Construction, Security, Nursing, Automobile, Retail, Tourism, Hospitality and in other Skills with 100% placement assurance, ” said Prasanth N. IAS, Director of Employment and Training.
The International Skill Summit, Nypunyam – Global Needs, Local Skills will be held on 20th & 21st January, 2014. The focus of this meet “Nypunyam” would also be on developing the outlines of such a plan such that the outcomes of the meet would form the basis for the development of the 9-year Skills Plan.
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