The Union Minister for Mines and Steel holding a meeting with the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Parliamentary Affairs

Taking forward the skill development initiative of the Government of India to meet the skill requirement of the country and to generate more employment for skilled man power, an interface meeting between the Ministries of Steel and Mines and Ministry of Skill development and Entrepreneurship was held at Udyog Bhawan.

Speaking on the occasion, the Union Steel and Mines Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar, advised the PSUs in Steel and Mines industry to act with a sense of urgency and purpose in the area of skill development.

He said, "Adopt a planned approach by assessing need-based skill requirements on short-term and long-term basis. Firstly set targets for your own industry viz. steel or mines, secondly think of requirements of upstream and downstream industry and thirdly the requirements of allied industry.

A focused and planned effort can result in far-reaching impact. Instead of working separately on small scale, work cohesively on a bigger scale. Time is of essence, therefore the planning must be completed at the earliest so that execution can begin in earnest."

Tomar laid emphasis on 100 per cent utilisation of the seats for apprentices in the PSUs and directed the PSUs to ensure that no seat remains vacant. He also urged the PSUs to stay updated with latest changes in legislations and laws, so that the intent of the government can be transformed to action on an urgent basis.

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