National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) signed an MoU with Labour, Employment Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (LESDE) department of the Government of Mizoram and Sikkim-based Medhavi Skills University (MSU) to develop an international centre for innovation and skills excellence in Mizoram for skilling the youth, pursuing domestic and overseas employment opportunities in hospitality and tourism sectors and in their allied areas.
The MoU was exchanged between Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC International, Kuldip Sarma, Pro Chancellor, MSU, and Shri Lalramsanga Sailo, Secretary, LESDE, to widen the emerging talent, foster academic knowledge, and improve job readiness. NSDC will act as a knowledge partner and leverage its network to connect the Centre of Excellence (CoE) with employers from various countries.
It will also coordinate, facilitate strategic tie-ups with international institutions, skilling institutions, and introduce exchange programmes to upgrade the skills sets of the youth in the hospitality and tourism sectors.Mr. Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC and MD, NSDC International said, “The youth from the Northeast have shown immense potential and through partnerships like these, we want to further build their capabilities and ensure that their future is beaming with success”.