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Pradhan calls for collective introspection on the changing nature of job profiles

Updated: Sep 17, 2018 11:39:54am
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Pradhan calls for collective introspection on the changing nature of job profiles

New Delhi, Sept 17 (KNN) Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan has called for a collective introspection on the changing nature of job profiles and urged public policy makers to focus on the nature of future jobs.

Inaugurating the 11th Global Skills Summit, 2018, organized by FICCI and the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Pradhan said the belief that technology and innovation were squeezing the job space was a myth.

He said “while some jobs were being squeezed, a multi-fold increase was being witnessed in many other sectors due to technological innovation.”

Internet is changing the character of the workplace at a frenetic pace, and therefore, policy shapers need to astutely comprehend the jobs scenario, he added.

Pradhan said “India is blessed with intellectual manpower, and the time has come to channelize this asset into creation of gainful employment for the people endowed with the right type of skills.”

Calling India investor friendly place, he added that today, in this competitive atmosphere, India has become a favourable destination for the investors.

In coming 25 years, one third of world primary energy demand requirement will be met by India, he added.
On the occasion, Minister released two knowledge reports titled, ‘Future of Jobs in India-2.0’ and ‘Employer-led Models of Job Creation- Version: 2’.

The summit also witnessed the launch of initiatives such the future skills courses  by NSDC; digital platform for blue collar skilling ecosystem by Betterplace and rural e-commerce  distribution system by Connect India.  

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