Northeast Desk, 19th January: Four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged and signed between the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), National Institute of Technology (NIT) Tripura, Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), National Institute of Technology and Information Technology (NIELIT), and Tripura Institute of Technology (TIT). The event, graced by Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, aimed to equip the youth of Tripura with demand-driven, future-ready, and industry-ready skills.
The Union Minister launched skill development initiatives in the state under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship’s flagship scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). This iteration of PMKVY focuses on empowering the youth in Tripura with over 100 future skills, including 3D additive manufacturing, drone technology, and data engineering. Over the next three years, more than 48,000 youth in Tripura are expected to undergo skill development under this initiative, emphasizing on-the-job training and strong industry partnerships.
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