Chandigarh to have a dedicated Skill Development Mission

Chandigarh : The Union Territory Chandigarh Skill Development Mission got launched on 26th June. Its logo was released by VP Singh Badnore, Administrator, Chandigarh, and Rajiv Partap Rudy, Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, in the presence of Parimal Rai, Adviser to the Administrator, and Anurag Agarwal, Home Secretary-cum-Secretary, Technical Education. A presentation was given by Rakesh Kumar Popli, director, Chandigarh Skill Development Mission, on the action plan.

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has set the three-year target for for which Rs.15.84 crore will be sanctioned Rajiv Pratap Rudy highlighted various initiatives being taken by the ministry. MP Kirron Kher said children in the 14-18 age-group should be given skill development training. Parimal Rai, Adviser to the Administrator, said colleges and schools in the city had the best infrastructure.

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