In compliance of Hon’ble Chief Minister’s budget speech in Budget 2023-24 where budget assurance for providing training in Electric Vehicles and Solar Panel Sector was given. Himachal Pradesh Kaushal Vikas Nigam has Signed Memorandum of Understanding with four different Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) to train 2650 candidates of the State. Jatin Lal, IAS , Managing Director- HPKVN signed the MoUs at Himachal Bhawan Delhi for training of candidates in various fields, the total cost of the these training programme cost upwards of INR 12,82,20,865/- (MoU Signed For Skill Training In Electric Vehicles)
The Himachal Pradesh state government under the leadership of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has placed a strong emphasis on skill development and vocational education as an important aspect of overall development of the state. The government has launched several initiatives to promote skill development among the youth and improve their employability. The government’s focus on skill development and vocational education is aimed at creating a skilled workforce that can contribute to the state’s economic growth and development.
HPKVN is pleased to announce the signing of a MoUs with Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council (B&WSSC), Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC), Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) and Skill Council for Green Jobs (SCGJ). Ms. Monica Bahl, Mr. Arvind Bali, Dr. Abhilasha Gaur and Mr. Arpit Sharma were representing and signed the MoUs respectively. The MoUs aims to establish a strategic partnership with these organisations to collaborate on their expertise, the purpose of these MoUs are to provide individuals with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform technical tasks and jobs.
Technical education prepares individuals for employment in a variety of industries, such as manufacturing, construction, engineering, information technology, lifestyle and many others. These training programs are typically designed in such a manner that it offer hands-on training in a specific trade or profession, as well as theoretical instruction to provide candidates with a deep understanding of the subject matter. Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council (B&WSSC) offers 3 different job roles namely- Bridal Fashion and Portfolio Makeup Artist.
Assistant Spa Therapist and Spa Therapist to train 800 candidates. Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) also offers 3 different job roles- Telecom Rigger – 5G and Legacy Networks, Technician 5G Active Network Installation and Project Engineer – 5G Networks. The aim is to train 650 candidates under this MoU. Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) aims to train 600 candidates in 3 different job roles, they are as follows- Solar Panel Installation Technician, Battery System Assembly Operator (EV) and Motor & Controller Repairing Technician (EV). Skill Council for Green Jobs (SCGJ) will train 600 candidates under Solar PV Installer (Suryamitra).
Solar PV Installer Electrical and Solar Lighting Assembler (Elective: Home Lighting System/ Street Lights) training programs. SCGJ has already received requirements from Germany for 2000 trained candidates, hence the youths of the state will definitely get benefitted from this initiative. Sh Jatin Lal, MD-HPKVN says We are excited to enter into this partnership with these esteemed organisations and look forward to working together to achieve our shared goals. The course programs have been designed in such a way that the scope of International placement is also there for the trained candidates.
Through these MoUs, we hope to leverage our respective strengths and expertise to make a positive impact in the fields of skill trainings for the youth of Himachal. He said that our partnership will lead to innovative solutions and meaningful outcomes. This is first of its kind of initiative where HPKVN is collaborating with Sector Skill Councils to train candidates and it likely to have a major impact on the prospective candidates, and it will be a turning point in the progress towards the desired outcome. General Manager- HPKVN Dr. Saneel Thakur was also present at the event.
