To enable an industry-led skill ecosystem in the State, the Department of Skill, Employment Entrepreneurship organised the Industry Meet 2024 in Guwahati. The objective was also to foster relationships between Government-Industry-Academia and strengthen the skill education sector.
Inaugurating the meet, the then Minister of the Department Jayanta Mallah Baruah said, “Assam is committed to transforming its skill education landscape. We plan to establish ITIs in every Legislative Assembly Constituency and eventually expand to each block of the state.”
The event witnessed participation from over 150 leading industries. A series of discussions culminated in the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with organizations, including Scientech, Festo, Honda CSR, ABB, and Janatics. These partnerships aim to enhance technical training, foster employment opportunities, and strengthen Assam’s skill development ecosystem, stated a press release.
