NSDC to support AP in skill development

Hyderabad, Aug 30 (INN): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu said that his vision is to see the state set an example as a skill and knowledge hub in the country.

In a meeting with National Skill Development Council (NSDC) CEO and MD Dilip Shenoy, the Chief Minister enquired about how NSDC can help the state in improving skills which will improve the employability of people. He also enquired from the NSDC CEO about the best training models adopted in other states, how skill development and training can be offered under Corporate Social Responsibility, how Centre will help the state in skill development and offer funds for it and how these trained personnel through NSDC could benefit and improve productivity of agriculture, industry, infrastructure and services sectors.

Naidu has asked NSDC to submit a report on its plan for Andhra Pradesh soon. Dilip Shenoy assured the Chief Minister that the NSDC will soon implement the skill development mission (one of the 7 missions) of the state government. He told the Chief Minister that the NSDC would start delivering results within one and half year.

Special Chief Secretary SP Tucker, Government Advisor (Communications) Dr. Parakala Prabhakar and other officials were present at the meeting.