Ministry of Steel and Ministry of Mines sign MOU with Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, for cooperation on Skill Development

Ministry of Steel and Ministry of Mines signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, for cooperation on Skill Development in New Delhi today.

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister of Steel & Mines Shri Narendra Singh Tomar said that unemployment is a big challenge for the country and present government has given it due importance by setting up a Ministry of Skill Development. He stated, “It is indeed heartening that ministries of steel and mines are in a position to contribute to this national cause and are taking concrete steps in this direction. Both the ministries will facilitate fulfilment of stated objectives, by encouraging active participation of central public sector enterprises and affiliated institutions. This will include budget allocation, course alignment, utilisation of idle infrastructure for training, maximising apprenticeship, skill certification and recognition of prior learning.”

The Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy said that steel and mines are two important sectors where skill development potential exists. He expressed gratitude to Shri Tomar for extending support to meet the incremental requirement of manpower in these sectors. Senior officials from the Ministries were present during the MOU signing ceremony.