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Aizawl, the 27th September 2022 : Governor, Dr. Haribabu Kambhampati today visited Medhavi Foundation run skill development training centre at Bawngkawn South which is implementing Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) in Mizoram through its Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK) and interacted with the officials and trainees at the centre. He also distributed certificates to 24 youths who had successfully undergone Commis Chef course under the aegis of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY NULM) at the centre.

Interacting with the officials and the trainees, the Governor remarked that the purpose of his visit was to know more about the various skill development trainings being undertaken, the course being conducted, the nature of placements and self-employment ventures started by those who have successfully undertaken some of the skill development trainings at the centre. He further remarked that one of the more important roles of skill development is not just creating employment avenues but also creating self-employment through entrepreneurship ventures. This is said is what PMKVY aims to achieve, he added. He said that in the last few years, the country has added a lot of new opportunities in various fields and Mizo youths must be prepared to work outside Mizoram is they are to utilize these new opportunities.

Pu Lalramsanga Sailo, Secretary, Labour, Employment, Skill Development  & Entrepreneurship who was also present on the occasion briefed the Governor on various initiatives being under taken by the Department under PMKVY in the state. Officials of Medhavi Foundation – Mr. Kuldip Sharma, Director Medhavi Foundation and also Pro Chancellor of Medhavi Skills University Sikkim also briefed the Governor on the workings of their Foundation and University in skill development across the country and the industry linkages for employment and apprenticeships that have been inked so far.