CM Yogi Adityanath Pushes ITI-Industry Partnerships

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has emphasized the importance of connecting ITIs with industries to provide better employment opportunities to trained youth. He reviewed the action plan of the Department of Vocational Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship on Thursday.

The Chief Minister directed that ITIs should develop courses and training according to industry requirements, and promote apprenticeship and on-the-job training. He also stressed the need for continuous dialogue between ITIs and industries, and regular employment fairs at every divisional headquarters.

The meeting discussed the progress of the Center for Innovation, Invention, Incubation and Training (CIIIT) centers, with the Chief Minister directing that operations at the Gorakhpur, Muzaffarnagar, and Bareilly centers should begin at the earliest. These centers are expected to be developed as centers of excellence for modern technology and industry-based training.

It was informed that 150 government ITIs are being upgraded with the support of Tata Technologies, while the process of upgrading 62 other ITIs is also progressing. Advanced skill labs have been established in 37 government ITIs with the support of industries.

The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of instructor availability for the quality of training and directed that the selection process be expedited. Provision should also be made to give selected instructors weightage in the process of regular appointment based on their experience and work.

The meeting was informed that selection has been completed for 2,406 instructor posts, and more than 2,200 selected instructors have already joined their duties. Arrangements have been made to provide trainees with training related to official terminology and use of Hindi at the workplace, while English language training has been made mandatory for every trainee.

In view of the demand for skilled manpower in countries such as Japan and Germany, the process of selecting companies to start digital training in foreign languages is underway. The Chief Minister directed that special attention be given to providing skill training to children and youth from families associated with the Zero Poverty campaign and connecting them with employment and self-employment opportunities.

Over the past 5 years, 21.13 lakh youth have received training through the Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission, while 12.94 lakh youth have been connected with employment opportunities. The Chief Minister's push for ITI-industry partnerships is expected to make Uttar Pradesh a leading skill hub in the country.

The initiative is expected to have a significant impact on the state's economy, as it will provide skilled manpower to industries and create employment opportunities for youth. The focus on global job training and foreign language skills will also open up new avenues for Uttar Pradesh's youth to work abroad.

In conclusion, the Chief Minister's emphasis on ITI-industry partnerships and global job training is a significant step towards making Uttar Pradesh a leading skill hub. The initiative is expected to have far-reaching benefits for the state's economy and its youth.