PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/ Dehradun
Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the youngsters of the State should be provided with skills and necessary language training in accordance with the employment opportunities available abroad and the requirements there. This will help them get better employment opportunities globally, he said.
He gave the order to the officers of the State administration while meeting India’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Mayank Joshi, India’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Devesh Uttam and Indian High Commissioner to Zambia Alok Ranjan Jha at his residence on Monday.
In the meeting detailed discussions were held regarding employment opportunities in Jamaica, Ethiopia and Zambia, the need for skilled human resources and the opportunities available for the youth of Uttarakhand.
In the meeting, the CM directed State officials to maintain regular coordination with the Indian missions in foreign countries to obtain information on areas with greater employment potential and where skilled human resources are needed.
Dhami averred that the State’s youth are highly talented and they can be connected to better employment opportunities by providing necessary skills and training in accordance with the global demand. He directed officials to assess the demand for skilled human resources and employment opportunities in various countries and develop effective action plans for training the youth.
The CM stated that commendable work has been done in the field of homestays in Uttarakhand. Delegations of foreign countries could be invited for tours of homestays to familiarize them with the State’s homestay model. He added that Uttarakhand holds immense potential in the fields of pharma, industry, Ayurveda and wellness.
India’s High Commissioner to Zambia, Alok Ranjan Jha stated that Zambia has a significant need for skilled human resources. There are numerous opportunities for work in the fields of education and agriculture. He stated that a detailed note will be provided to the State Government regarding the areas in Zambia where skilled human resources are needed. He assured all possible cooperation in this regard.
India’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Mayank Joshi informed that Jamaica offers numerous opportunities for employment in the tourism, healthcare and agriculture sectors. There is a demand for trained human resources, particularly in the nursing field. Skill training tailored to the needs of these sectors can connect young people with employment opportunities.
Indian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Devesh Uttam said that Ethiopia offers numerous opportunities for work in the fields of management and logistics.Principal secretary RK Sudhanshu and secretary Vinay Shankar Pandey were present on the occasion
