EMN
DIMAPUR, December 18
Member of Parliament (LS), Nagaland Neiphiu Rio reviewed the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna (PMKVY) scheme in Nagaland at a meeting held in Niathu Resort Dimapur on Friday. The MP is the chairman of the scheme in Nagaland parliamentary constituency.
PMKVY is a unique initiative by the Government of India that aims to offer 24 lakh Indian youth meaningful, industry relevant, skill based training. Under this scheme, the trainees will be offered a financial reward and a government certification on successful completion of training and assessment, which will help them in securing a job.
The MP encouraged the training providers to put collective effort so that Naga youths get benefit out of the scheme. Rio lamented that youths today do not compromise with their comfort level. He stated that youths should adjust with the world in order to survive. Rio asked the training providers to focus on districts like Mon and Tuensang where skill development is much needed.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Director, MSME Dimapur Branch Tali Longchar, District Employment Officer Savia Visa, officials of Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship and training providers Pinnacle Skills, NIIT, Youth Net and IACT Education Pvt Ltd. Dr. Yan Murry Chief Executive, Pinnacle Skills convened the meeting.
The central Government has allotted Rs 1500 crore for PMKVY scheme. Out of this Rs 150 crore is reserved for North East.
