SHILLONG: Meghalaya Labour department is in the process to select 60 candidates for training and subsequently work in Japan as part of the TITP (Technical Intern Training Programme).
Speaking at the World Youth Skills Day programme on Monday at U Soso Tham auditorium, Principal Secretary of Labour department, DP Wahlang said the candidates should have technical background and will be taught Japanese language.
With an aim to equip the youth with skills to ensure their employability, Wahlang said the government would continue with the programme depending on the success rate.
Another programme to be initiated by the government is Managed Service Operating Programme (MSOP) to access feasibility of more trades wherein students can choose from a range of skills such as agriculture, pottery, aviation, hospitality, beauty and wellness.
He informed that the Meghalaya State Skill Development Society (MSSDS) under the state government has called for more than 25,000 trainees to be trained. The government also plans to improve the infrastructure of ITIs in the state which is claimed to be one of the best in the country.
This year the government will include more trades in the ITIs. The government targets 25,000 to 30,000 youth to be trained in the next one year.
It may be mentioned that the government of Japan has initiated the TITP programme to render Indian youth with the much needed technical skills.
Laziness and unemployment
Meanwhile, Labour Minister, Prestone Tynsong spoke about the link between laziness and employment and said, “Laziness is ruling our brains and that is why boys and girls are being misled in the name of employment.”
He informed that it is a tedious task for the Labour department to compile names as registration of people below 32 years of age has crossed 32,000 in the Employment Exchange. He asserted that the government will not be able to provide jobs to even 10 people.
Sharing anecdotes of his everyday schedules, he said that he meets 50-60 people and comes across most youths that want job and jokingly said, “That is why my hair is falling.” He went on to add that getting a government job is not easy as it was 25 years ago.
Tynsong urged the youths to not be satisfied with getting jobs but should also create jobs.
He banked on the proficiency in English language gained by the youth of the state which has led to a huge export of human resources from the state.
During the programme, the Deputy Chief Minister along with other dignitaries released the skill brochures and also distributed certificates to the trainees who have completed their skill training in various programmes.
As part of the celebration, Skill Training Providers of various government-sponsored programmes also set up stalls at the venue to enable the youth to obtain information on various sectors like hospitality, fashion designing, IT/ITES, Healthcare-General Duty Assistant, Security Guard, Plumbing, Welding and Painting, Integrated Farming, Pottery, Handloom & Weaving etc.