Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar chaired the ceremony to exchange a joint declaration between the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Common Service Centres (CSCs) – Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to expand apprenticeship training in rural areas. As a part of the partnership, the CSCs will train 40,000 apprentices annually, extending opportunities to youth from nearby areas of local CSCs including students from Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and beneficiaries of Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS). These trainings will improve digital literacy, nurture rural entrepreneurship, and spur inclusive socio-economic growth in the aspiring apprentices.
MSDE will create policy guidelines to adapt to industry needs, standardize standards, and create skilled talent employment opportunities. The ministry will designate CSC-SPV as a Joint Apprenticeship Adviser (JAA) to ensure seamless implementation of apprenticeship engagement through CSCs.
JAA will track digital progress, identify improvement areas, and provide support to nurture the Indian apprenticeship ecosystem. Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Electronics & IT, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar said, “Together, we strive to bridge the gap between education and employability, fostering a generation of skilled and confident individuals ready to shape the future of our nation.”
