The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Nanak Chand Anglo Sanskrit College (NAS) Meerut have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for setting up a skill development centre at the college. The aim of the partnership is to train students in industry-relevant skills, capacity building to thrive in a competitive job market, and make them future-ready in new emerging trades.
The MoU entails NAS College providing suitable space and essential physical infrastructure for the establishment of the training sectors, while NSDC will ensure the designing and implementation of the program, and industry-recognized certifications on the completion of the course.
“The partnership with Nanak Chand Anglo Sanskrit College is a big step in closing the divide between learning and finding a job in both rural and urban areas of Meerut. The MoU will give students the chance to learn useful, job-related skills from sectors like BFSI and Tourism & Hospitality that will boost their chances of getting a good job. At NSDC we are dedicated to making paths for skill growth all over India, and this teamwork will be a guide for others to follow. We are eager to team up to help students of Meerut and further gain the tools they need to do well in work,” NSDC representative said during the inking of the agreement.
The MoU signing meet was witnessed by (Prof.) Manoj Kumar Agarwal, Principal, NAS College, and Mayank Bhatnagar, National Head, State Engagement, NSDC, and Amit Kumar Sharma, Secretary, NAS, College Management Committee.
Commenting on the setting up of the skill development centre Dr. Laxmikant Bajpai, Member of Rajya Sabha said: “The initiative in the form of this state-of-the-art center at the historic NAS college will go a long way in empowering youths of the region and checking unemployment through skilling. It would be very beneficial for youths, particularly from small towns and villages around Meerut, to come and take admission, learn life-changing skills in new technology, and help our great nation become the skill capital of the world.”
Awareness campaigns would be launched in the region for spearheading about skilling programmes. Information sessions and workshops at the center will benefit students and faculty in understanding the importance of skill development and the opportunities it creates.
“Skilling is a powerful tool for women empowerment, encouraging them to break stereotypes. I would urge girls from colleges in the region to take advantage of this opportunity and enrol themselves at the center and equip themselves with skills that will help them get employment and jobs in BFSI and tourism sectors,” said Dr. Vijay Kumar Singh, District Magistrate, Meerut, who also assured all out support of the district administration to the NAS college and the skill center for fostering an environment where skills lead to employment.
