The Vidarbha Industries Association (VIA) in association with District Skill Development, Employment and Entrepreneurship Guidance Centre, Nagpur jointly conducted the awareness programme on ‘Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Skill, Employment, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Deptt, GoM” on Saturday at VIA Auditorium, Nagpur. Nagpur District Collector Dr Vipin Itankar was the chief guest of the function, who said that the purpose of signing of MoU is to facilitate placement of youth of Maharashtra in various jobs through various modes / schemes of the State of Government like job fairs, campus interviews, interviews at industry campus or any other suitable method of placing the youth in the State or outside Maharashtra. Guest of honour, Prakash Deshmane, Deputy Commissioner of Skill Development Deptt, Nagpur Division spoke about the need for imparting the workforce in the State with industry -relevant and in demand skills.

 

He said creating a common platform for job-seekers as well as for employers to facilitate the procedure of bridging the demand-supply gap. He stressed upon developing an ecosystem to provide necessary support to generate self-employment and nurturing innovative ideas through handholding and capacity building. Sunanda Bajaj, Asst Commissioner, Skill Development Deptt, Nagpur District highlighted the preparation of Vidarbha Industry Meet. “It will be the biggest industry meet of Vidarbha region, which is scheduled to be held on September 17 at Nagpur.” Manish Kudale, National Fellow, MSDE, Nagpur gave presentation on the MoU. P T Deotale, Joint Director of Vocational Education & Training, Nagpur gave details about the department. Earlier, Vishal Agrawal, President – VIA, said, VIA joined hands with District Skill Development, Employment & Entrepreneurship Guidance Centre, Nagpur for promoting the noble cause.

 

He further said this will be good opportunity for industries and they will get a platform to tie-up with the Government of Maharashtra, getting skilled manpower available from the Mahaswayam ePortal. Ashish Doshi, Secretary – VIA, proposed a formal vote of thanks. Prominently present were Dr Bhushan Mahajan from RTMNU, Dr Anwar Daud, Prashant Mohota, Dr Anita Rao, Dr Prashant Agrawal, Om Jajodia, representatives from industries and others.