Panaji, Oct 7 (KNN) With an aim to reduce the unemployment rate in the state, the Goa government on Thursday signed an agreement with four startups.

As per reports, under this agreement, the four startups are to skill at least 1,000 youth to help them find the right job.

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant signed the MoU with start-ups Navgurukul Foundation For Social Welfare, Haryana, Newton School, Bengaluru, Beunlu Pvt Ltd, Haryana, and ENTRI, Kerala in a function held in Porvorim.

Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, Sawant, said "Youth need to look beyond government jobs. We are continuously trying to get new, non-polluting industries to the state. We have spoken to many large software companies to establish offices here. They are used to being located in places like Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune, which already have a large talent pool.”

"We are now striving to build our own talent pool to make Goa an attractive destination for these companies. IT companies have some of the highest paying jobs, and getting them to Goa would benefit not only our youth but the entire economy," he added.

Goa is also exploring the possibility of increasing the reservation for government jobs for the special children in the State.  (KNN Bureau)