New Delhi, May 4 (KNN) Mutual recognition of qualifications and sharing data under MoU would facilitate trained and skilled Indian workers to access employment opportunities in UAE, Skill Development Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy said today referring to the MoU signed between India and UAE recently.

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship on April 29, 2016 signed a Memorandum of Understanding with National Qualifications Authority of United Arab Emirates (UAE) on cooperation for Skill development and mutual recognition of qualifications, the Minister told the Parliament today.

Key areas of cooperation between the two sides are - Joint accreditation of training providers catering to trainings aimed at overseas migration from India to the Gulf region; Cooperate on knowledge sharing and capacity building support for the national qualifications frameworks of respective parties; Cooperate in conducting joint studies or pilot research projects on  labour market and skills development issues.

The two sides would also - Foster cooperation through networking and conferences; Exchange visits of qualifications framework experts and vocational training instructors and other experts, managers and technical staff; and Promote access by UAE employers to information and data on qualified Indian workforce supply.

Rudy said, “No assessment as such under the MoU has been undertaken so far. U.A.E is second single largest destination for workforce migration from India to the Gulf after Saudi Arabia. Mutual recognition of qualifications and sharing data under MoU would facilitate trained and skilled Indian workers to access employment opportunities in UAE.”  (KNN Bureau)