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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.
Hans India
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Sesharao takes charge as APSSDC chief
Tadepalli: Burugupalli Sesharao, chairman of the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC), announced that the organisation's primary objective is to provide employment opportunities through skill development for every eligible youth in the state, empowering them to advance confidently in society. Sesharao assumed office as chairman of APSSDC in Tadepalli on Thursday. He stated that APSSDC will work in coordination with government, industry, and academia, in line with the 'Swarna Andhra @ 2047' vision. He outlined several key initiatives, including establishing Centres of Excellence in every district, implementing special skill programmes for women and launching digital internships for rural youth. Sesharao affirmed that the vision of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and the public welfare policies of Nara Lokesh, Minister for Human Resources Development, will guide the organisation's performance. Under their guidance, APSSDC aims at creating employment opportunities by training youth. He also mentioned plans to develop a special action plan to deliver skill training to every household, focusing on women, rural youth, and those distant from technology, with the goal of fostering equality. Newly appointed Chairman Sesharao received congratulations from Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu, APSSDC MD and CEO G Ganesh Kumar, the executive directors, advisors, other officials, public representatives, industry partners, and prominent figures from the education sector.
