/

Punjab Skill Development Mission (PSDM) on Tuesday achieved a major milestone by signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with 20 industries and industry associations, paving the way for 50,000 job opportunities in the State.  

The breakthrough was announced by the state’s Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister Aman Arora at the Chief Executive Officers (CxO) Meet-2024, organized to foster collaboration among industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders.  

During the event, MoUs with 20 industries, including National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), Industry Associations from Mohali (SAS Nagar) Amritsar, Ludhiana and Patiala were inked.  

Arora digitally inaugurated 23 training centres comprising 750 candidates statewide. Additionally, the Minister felicitated 100 winners of the World Skills Competition with medals and certificates.  

Addressing the gathering, Arora emphasized that skill development is crucial at present, highlighting Punjab's accomplishments in this area while acknowledging that there is still a long journey ahead to achieve the desired goals. He also urged the industry to actively participate in the mission of empowering the youth of the state with enhanced employability skills.  

Principal Secretary, Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training, Jaspreet Talwar spoke about the initiative that focuses on fostering collaboration and dialogue among senior executives in the skill development sector. The main objective of the event was centred around aligning skill development programs with industry requirements, enhancing employment opportunities, and fortifying the skill ecosystem in the state, she said.