Chhattisgarh Government Signs Four Crucial MoUs for Skill Development, Opening New Avenues of Employment
Chief Minister Inaugurates NITI Aayog’s Workshop on Skill, Employment and Livelihood
Rajya Samarthan Mission Underway to Facilitate Employment for Youth
Raipur (thestates.news) | Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai today inaugurated a state-level workshop under the NITI-State Workshop Series as part of the Rajya Samarthan Mission in Raipur. The workshop focused on expanding skill development, employment, and livelihood opportunities for the youth, women, and tribal communities of Chhattisgarh. Chief Minister Shri Sai emphasized the timeliness and relevance of the workshop in today’s evolving context saying, “India is a nation of youth, and if we provide them with skill training aligned with their interests and capabilities, the vision of a ‘Developed India’ can be swiftly realized.” On this occasion, four significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed by the Department of Skill Development, Technical Education, and Higher Education.
Chief Minister Shri Sai further said that the State Government is formulating schemes centered around the youth, women, and tribal communities with the goal of transforming Chhattisgarh into a developed state by 2047. Praising the Aspirational Districts initiative of NITI Aayog, he acknowledged the visible transformation in tribal areas. He expressed confidence that the effective implementation of the Rajya Samarthan Mission will lead to new livelihood and employment opportunities for youth, women, and tribal populations through skill-based training.
Highlighting the government’s commitment since 2013 to advancing skill development, Chief Minister informed that efforts are underway to strengthen Livelihood Colleges, ITIs, and women’s self-help groups. Sharing details of a MoU with Mahindra & Mahindra, he stated that under this partnership, modern tractor manufacturing techniques will be taught to the youth of the state. This initiative, he said, is expected to bring about positive change in the lives of rural youth and their families in Bastar and Sarguja regions.
Chief Minister Shri Sai also underlined the high demand for skills like electricians, plumbers, and mechanics in rural areas, where there is a shortage of trained personnel. The government, he said, is working on a comprehensive plan to provide training in these sectors. Additionally, he laid emphasis on value addition to forest products such as mahua, tamarind, and sal to boost local livelihoods.
