MSDE and DoT sign an MoU to develop and implement National Action Plan for Skill Development in Telecom Sector
MSDE and DoT sign an MoU to develop and
implement National Action Plan for Skill Development in Telecom Sector
Develop ‘National Institute for Policy Research Innovation and Training (NTIPRT)’ for training and skill up gradation in Telecom Sector
PSUs under DOT to utilize at least 20 percent of their CSR funds for skilling purposes
Develop ‘National Institute for Policy Research Innovation and Training (NTIPRT)’ for training and skill up gradation in Telecom Sector
PSUs under DOT to utilize at least 20 percent of their CSR funds for skilling purposes
The Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in line with Prime Minister’s vision to make India the
skill capital of the world, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with Department of Telecommunication (DoT) to develop and implement National
Action Plan for Skill Development in Telecom Sector, utilizing PSUs under DOT
with a common objective of fulfilling skilled manpower requirement of the
telecom sector and at the same time providing quality opportunities for
employment / entrepreneurship.
The
MoU was signed by Secretaries of the two Ministries, in the august presence of
Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Hon’ble Minister of Communications and Information
and Technology and Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Hon’ble Minister of State for Skill
Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) and Parliamentary
Affairs.
MSDE
and DoT together have agreed to make concerted joint efforts towards skill
development by facilitating mobilization of financial support for various
activities under the National Ecosystem for Development of Telecom Skills by
suggesting PSUs under DOT to utilize at least 20 percent of their CSR funds for
skilling purposes.
Under
the partnership, the two ministries will also to make coordinated efforts to
utilize old telephone exchanges which are no longer in use or exchanges which
have ceased to occupy major space in telecom sector, for skill
development initiatives and upgrade the same on need basis.
Develop
‘National Institute for Policy Research Innovation and Training (NTIPRT)’ for
training and skill up gradation in Telecom Sector by leveraging the
infrastructure and facilities and upgrade the same on need basis. This
will primarily be used to train the trainers and assessors.
Commenting
on the partnership, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad said, “India is
currently the second-largest telecommunication market and has the third highest
number of internet users in the world. With the advent of newer technology in
communications every day and our focus on Digital India and Make in India,
there will be consistent requirement for skilled and up-skilled manpower. Skill
India is must for the country and the youth should explore this opportunity to
become job ready.”
Emphasising
on the need of skill development in the sector, Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy
said, “There is an imminent need for scaling up the skill development
efforts for manufacturing, network operations and management, marketing and
sales, IT etc. in Telecommunications Sector. This would require large scale
capacity building by providing for infrastructure and facilities, improving
training content, curriculum and methodology and use of latest technologies.”
“Synergistic
participation of the private sector in the training, placement and New
Entrepreneurship would also be necessary. There is need to leverage global
partnerships with a view to benchmark skilling efforts to global standards. By
doing so, India could potentially become the ‘Telecom Skill Capital’ of the
World,” he further added.
The
Ministers also launched the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna (PMKVY)
Rupay ATM Cum Debit card from Bank of India which would be issued to
the students with 1 Lac Rupee PA Insurance Cover.BOI also has its own “Online
Portal” for opening the accounts of students in PMKVY Scheme. The Training
partners are required to get themselves registered for this process with the
bank.
The
two Ministers also flagged of the Skill Vans. These vans would
travel to different parts of the country and provide skill development
trainings to the youth. These vans would be equipped with facilities to provide
skill development on the spot.
As
per the Skill Gap Study the Telecommunications Sector in India is expected to
show a strong growth of around 15 % between2013-17. The workforce of
around 2.08 million in 2013 is expected to increase to 4.16 million by 2022. As
per the report, Telecommunications Industry is expected to generate significant
number of new Jobs primarily in supervisory and managerial profiles in
following broad categories i.e. Retail and distribution, Service Operations and
Network and IT roles (Managed Services). Manufacturing in the telecom sector
will also create new job roles at all levels.
Indian
Telecommunications Sector is a fast growing technological sector having
manpower needs right from high school to graduates and post graduates and
people with different areas of Telecommunications and Information Technology
Skills. The Indian Telecommunications alone contributed 3% to national GDP in
financial year 2013 as per a report.
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