LSDM approves establishment of skill labs in Ladakh colleges

Leh, June 23 (KNN) The third Governing Council of Ladakh Skill Development Mission (LSDM) on Thursday approved the establishment of skill laboratories in various degree colleges of Ladakh.

The LSDM meeting chaired by chairperson Pawan Kotwal also approved for the introduction of skill courses in colleges under the National Educational Policy; funds disbursement to District Skill Committees for implementation of skill projects and remuneration to the Trainers for the skill courses in colleges.

Speaking on the importance of developing a robust skilling ecosystem in Ladakh, Secretary, Technical Education & Skill Development Department, Ladakh, Padma Angmo said that a Skill Gap and Livelihood Study is being undertaken to cover all 31 blocks of Ladakh covering 12400 respondents and various stakeholders including Industries, Departments, Entrepreneurs, SHGs, Panchayats etc.

She informed in the meeting that skill courses shall commence in the coming academic session in collaboration with various Sector Skill Councils.

OSD, Technical Education & Skill Development Department, Ladakh, Abied Hussain gave a detailed presentation on Annual Action Plan for approval, the plan finalized by Executive Committee LSDM outlining the activities, funds approved in FY 2022-23 and expenditure components.

During the meeting, Kotwal asked the Mission to further strengthen the skilling ecosystem in Ladakh. Recognizing the crucial role of skills in the economy and the overall development of the country, he urged officials to spare no effort in introducing top-notch skills and training programs for the youth of Ladakh.

The meeting was also attended by the representative of Principal Secretary, School Education/Housing & Urban Development Department; Commissioner/Secretary, Industries & Commerce/Rural Development Department; Director Tourism, Ladakh; Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Leh; Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kagil; Regional Director, Regional Directorate of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship J&K; Ladakh, MSDE, Gol (Representative of DGT, MSDE, Gol); State Engagement NSDC, (Representative of NSDC); Sr Accounts Officer TE&SD/LSDM and other concerned officials.  (KNN Bureau)