GANDERBAL, SEPTEMBER 17: Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, today participated in the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) organised at the Multipurpose Hall, Boys Higher Secondary School, Ganderbal, with the objective of creating greater awareness among youth about apprenticeship opportunities and connecting them with participating establishments.

Addressing the students, pass-outs and other participants, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the importance of apprenticeship in providing practical exposure, industry-oriented skills and valuable work experience. He called upon the youth to actively participate in the programme and make full use of the opportunities available under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS).

The DC emphasised that apprenticeship provides an important platform for young people to bridge the gap between formal education and employment by gaining hands-on experience in relevant trades and sectors. He urged eligible students and pass outs to register on the NAPS portal, explore available apprenticeship opportunities and take advantage of the scheme for enhancing their employability.

The Deputy Commissioner also called upon participating establishments, departments, PSUs, corporations and other organisations to make greater use of the apprenticeship framework by registering their establishments and offering suitable opportunities to local youth in accordance with their workforce requirements.

He stressed the need for close coordination between educational institutions, government departments, and industries to ensure wider outreach and effective implementation of the scheme in the district.

The DC further directed the concerned officers to continue awareness and facilitation efforts so that maximum eligible youth are registered and connected with suitable apprenticeship opportunities. He emphasised that sustained efforts under NAPS can provide local youth with industry relevant skills and practical experience, thereby strengthening their preparedness for employment and future career opportunities.

The programme witnessed participation of students, pass outs, educational institutions, government departments and representatives of participating establishments.

The event was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, General Manager, DIC Ganderbal; Chief Planning Officer, Ganderbal; Principals of Government Degree College Ganderbal and Government Degree College Kangan; Principal, Government Polytechnic College Ganderbal; Chief Education Officer Ganderbal; Assistant Labour Commissioner; District Information Officer Ganderbal; Principals of ITI Ganderbal and ITI Kangan; representatives of participating establishments and students.