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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
APSSDC chief directs officials to focus on youth skill training and employment opportunities
Chairman of Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) B. Sesharao on Wednesday (June 18) emphasised the need to work collectively to enhance skill development among the youth. Addressing a review meeting held at the Corporation's head office at Tadepalli, Mr. Sesharao took stock of the various skill development programmes, their implementation, progress and management. He underscored the need to design training programmes that align with the industry needs and regular reviews to assess the performance of training centres in each district. He said every employee of the Skill Development Corporation should work collectively and in a transparent way to achieve the ambitious targets set by the government. Speaking about the importance of strengthening the industry–academic connect to create better employment opportunities for the youth, he said efforts would be made to provide skill training from the high school level onwards and added that the corporation would actively support the startup ecosystem. He said officials at all levels should work relentlessly in tandem to achieve the development goals outlined in 'Vision 2047'. The meeting was attended by managing director and chief executive officer of the corporation Ganesh Kumar, Advisor for International Skill and Employment Affairs Seetha Sharma, executive directors of the corporation G. Anil Kumar, D. Manohar and Raghu.
New Indian Express
21-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Minister Ganesh Kumar spots minors riding scooter, orders strict action
KOLLAM: Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar took swift action after spotting four minor children riding a scooter without a licence during a procession in Kollam on Tuesday. The incident occurred as Ganesh Kumar was heading to the stage to inaugurate the annual Kudumbashree celebration in Pathanapuram. Upon noticing the underage riders, he stopped and questioned them, before directing the officials to identify the vehicle owner and take strict action. 'Call the inspector and tell him we need to find out who the owner is. Then inform the RTO and cancel the owner's licence. They are giving the motorbike to underage kids, kids not even 18. If they fall and die, we'll have to take responsibility. They have no helmet and licence. When the owner shows up, we must hand over the vehicle to the RTO. That's the law,' the minister said. Ganesh Kumar reiterated that vehicle owners must be held accountable for allowing minors to operate two-wheelers.
The Hindu
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Comprehensive insurance scheme for KSRTC employees
Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar on Monday announced a comprehensive insurance scheme for 22,095 permanent employees of the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC). The insurance scheme which offers coverage of up to ₹1 crore will come into effect from June 4, and is being implemented in collaboration with the State Bank of India (SBI). Highlights of the scheme include Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) of ₹1 crore, Air Accident Insurance (AAI) of ₹1 crore and permanent total disability (PTD) coverage of up to ₹1 crore, Mr. Ganesh Kumar said at a press conference here. For permanent partial disability, the coverage offered is up to ₹80 lakh. A big attraction of the scheme is that the employees need not pay premium for this account-level insurance scheme. Aid for kin The family of an employee with salary above ₹25,000 will be eligible for ₹6 lakh as assistance on his/her death. Add-on benefits for PAI claim admission include assistance for the marriage of daughters, plastic surgery/burns cases, assistance for the education of children, and ambulance expenses. The insurance scheme was implemented as part of transferring all KSRTC accounts to the SBI, the Minister said. Computerisation Mr. Ganesh Kumar said that the KSRTC will be fully computerised after May 22. This will allow passengers to buy tickets using UPI and card transactions on all KSRTC buses. KSRTC will also introduce smart cards for the students' concession scheme, the Minister said. Mr. Ganesh Kumar said that adequate spare parts will be stocked in all depots within a month. At present, only 487 buses are under repairs in garages, he said.
