JAMMU, MARCH 25: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary spearheaded a crucial stakeholders\u2019 workshop, \u201cMission SKILL \u2013 Transforming the Skilling Ecosystem,\u201d at Jammu\u2019s Convention Centre, marking a significant stride towards revolutionizing J&K\u2019s skill development landscape.<\/p>\n
The high-level event, as per an official statement, organized by the Directorate of Skill Development, was aimed to chart a transformative roadmap for the region\u2019s skilling ecosystem.<\/p>\n
The Deputy Chief Minister, who was the chief guest on the occasion, described Mission SKILL as a transformative and future-oriented initiative aimed at building a unified, demand-driven skilling ecosystem in J&K.<\/p>\n
Addressing a gathering of senior officials, industry leaders, academicians and trainees, he highlighted the importance of the mission and emphasized that J&K possesses a significant demographic advantage with over 70 percent of its population in the working-age group.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur efforts are to harness this potential effectively through a structured, inclusive and outcome-oriented skilling framework,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He further underlined that Mission SKILL adopts a lifecycle approach to skilling, beginning from school-level exposure to vocational education and extending to technical training, career guidance and lifelong learning opportunities.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt will help bridge the gap between education and employment by aligning training programmes closely with industry demands,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Speaking in detail about the initiative, the Deputy Chief Minister noted that Mission SKILL aims to benefit lakhs of youth across J&K, including students, job seekers and the existing workforce.<\/p>\n
\u201cFocused attention is being given to integration of vocational education in schools, strengthening career guidance systems, modernization of it is and Polytechnics and promotion of future-ready skills in sectors such as IT, renewable energy, tourism, and modern services,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Emphasizing inclusivity, he reiterated the government\u2019s commitment to ensure equal access to opportunities for women, rural youth and marginalized communities, thereby fostering broad-based economic participation.<\/p>\n
The Deputy Chief Minister also stressed the adoption of a digital-first approach with an integrated platform for skill mapping, monitoring, certification and placement, ensuring transparency and real-time tracking of outcomes.<\/p>\n
Expressing confidence in the initiative, the Deputy Chief Minister said that Mission SKILL will serve as a cornerstone for youth empowerment and inclusive economic growth in Jammu and Kashmir. He reaffirmed the government\u2019s commitment to build a skilled, capable and future-ready workforce.<\/p>\n
Calling for collective action, he urged strong collaboration between the government, industry and educational institutions, stating that such partnerships are essential for building a robust and sustainable skilling ecosystem.<\/p>\n
Earlier, Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, Secretary, Skill Development Department, highlighted the need for convergence across the departments to ensure optimal utilization of resources.<\/p>\n
Among others Owais Ahmed, Director, Skill Development Department; Arun Manhas, Director, Industries and Commerce, Jammu;\u00a0 Arun Gupta, President, Chamber of Commerce & Industry;\u00a0 Rahul Sahai, Chairman, Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) J&K; Harvinder Singh, Director Employment & MD YUVA and Leena Padha, Mission Director, J&K Skill Development Mission besides other industry representatives and academic leaders also shared their perspectives.<\/p>\n
\u00a0The workshop witnessed participation from over 200 stakeholders and 250 trainees, who contributed valuable insights on bridging skill gaps and improving training outcomes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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