Need for certified workers in industry to improve quality of manpower
Updated: Sep 05, 2014 03:19:13pm
New Delhi, Sept 5 (KNN) CEO and MD, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Dilip Chenoy has appealed to the industry to employ only certified workers to raise the quality of skilled manpower.
Speaking at the 7th edition of 'Global Skills Summit', Chenoy urged the industry to come forward and enable the Sector Skills Council (SSCs) to perform with minimum government so that governance could be maximized.
The programme was organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in association with the Ministry of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, Youth Affairs and Sports and UNDP.
CEO and Director, Centum Learning Limited and Co-chair, FICCI Skill Development Forum Sanjeev Duggal said industry and government need to draw a sustainable business model supported by policies to make skill development a viable option for industry.
“Financial viability is most critical for any business, therefore, concrete incentives and measures have to be devised by the government for industry to take up skill development more proactively,” he said.
Also speaking on the occasion, Director, ILO Decent Work Team for South Asia and Country Office for India, Tina Staermose said only quality trainers can assure that the work force being skilled are able to meet the industry standards.
She suggested that there is a need to understand the ground realities, human potential and address the issues that are faced in particular regions and states. Thereafter, regional trainers could be identified to train the work force.
UNDP India Country Director Jaco Cilliers said skills imparted should be flexible in nature to accommodate the changing needs of the employer and employee.
“To make skilling of India a success, the programme needs to reach to disadvantaged, underprivileged groups and women who are located in the remote areas of the country,” he said.
On the other hand, Director General, National Skill Development Agency (NSDA), JP Rai said the industry needs to focus on a targeted approach and run awareness programmes to draw the attention of the youth who are still largely unaware about the creation of Sector Skills Council and its working.
Highlighting the need for scaling up efforts on the skill development front, Chairman and Geography Managing Director, Accenture India Avinash Vashistha said that use of technology is imperative for significant impact and achievement of scale. (KNN/ST)
Speaking at the 7th edition of 'Global Skills Summit', Chenoy urged the industry to come forward and enable the Sector Skills Council (SSCs) to perform with minimum government so that governance could be maximized.
The programme was organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in association with the Ministry of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, Youth Affairs and Sports and UNDP.
CEO and Director, Centum Learning Limited and Co-chair, FICCI Skill Development Forum Sanjeev Duggal said industry and government need to draw a sustainable business model supported by policies to make skill development a viable option for industry.
“Financial viability is most critical for any business, therefore, concrete incentives and measures have to be devised by the government for industry to take up skill development more proactively,” he said.
Also speaking on the occasion, Director, ILO Decent Work Team for South Asia and Country Office for India, Tina Staermose said only quality trainers can assure that the work force being skilled are able to meet the industry standards.
She suggested that there is a need to understand the ground realities, human potential and address the issues that are faced in particular regions and states. Thereafter, regional trainers could be identified to train the work force.
UNDP India Country Director Jaco Cilliers said skills imparted should be flexible in nature to accommodate the changing needs of the employer and employee.
“To make skilling of India a success, the programme needs to reach to disadvantaged, underprivileged groups and women who are located in the remote areas of the country,” he said.
On the other hand, Director General, National Skill Development Agency (NSDA), JP Rai said the industry needs to focus on a targeted approach and run awareness programmes to draw the attention of the youth who are still largely unaware about the creation of Sector Skills Council and its working.
Highlighting the need for scaling up efforts on the skill development front, Chairman and Geography Managing Director, Accenture India Avinash Vashistha said that use of technology is imperative for significant impact and achievement of scale. (KNN/ST)
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