DyCM calls for skilling J&K youth for local, national, international job...

Key Highlights

• Taking a comprehensive review of the department’s functioning, the Deputy Chief Minister directed the officers to conduct area-wise assessments of job markets and undertake detailed studies of employment trends at the national and international levels.
• He emphasized introducing latest, innovative and job-oriented trades across ITIs and Polytechnics to meet the local industry needs and tap employment avenues in European and Middle Eastern markets.
• He also called for roping in reputed job consultancies and strengthening placement cells to facilitate employment-driven training programmes.
• The Deputy Chief Minister asked all the Principals to proactively share ideas for launching demand-based courses aligned with the industry requirements to effectively address unemployment.
• Stressing the need to bring greater vibrancy and accountability in the department, he said that performance would determine postings and career progression, not recommendations.