Itanagar, Apr 7: In a significant step toward enhancing youth employability in Arunachal Pradesh, the Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (SDE) department has partnered with the Wadhwani Skill Network (WSN) of Wadhwani Foundation to roll out the 21st century skills program across all government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the state.
The initiative, formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday, aims to equip ITI trainees with essential employability skills, including communication, adaptability, teamwork, critical thinking, and workplace etiquette, making them job-ready in the dynamic job market, a statement said here.
The MoU was signed in the presence of state Skill Development & Entrepreneurship minister Nyato Dukam, who emphasised the government’s commitment to holistic development of ITI trainees.
“This collaboration is a milestone in preparing our youth for real-world challenges. It is not just about technical know-how, but the life and soft skills that drive career success,” Dukam said in his address.
The minister also confirmed that the program would be implemented immediately across all ITIs in the state.
Skill development and entrepreneurship commissioner Saugat Biswas in his address highlighted that the initiative is aligned with DGT norms and will adopt a hybrid learning model, blending digital, self-paced content with faculty-led classroom sessions.
To ensure effective delivery, a faculty orientation program (FOP) will also be conducted to build the capacity of selected ITI faculty members, Biswas said.
Executive vice president of Wadhwani Foundation, Sunil Dahiya in his deliberations, reiterated the value of the collaboration, stating that bridging the gap between technical skills and workplace-readiness is crucial for ensuring true employability.
The initiative reflects the state’s vision of creating a future-ready, skilled workforce, contributing meaningfully to India’s broader skilling and employment goals.
The MoU signing ceremony was also attended by skill development director Sibo Passing, deputy director K V Lincon, assistant director Gyati Kacho and senior consultants Suman Shukla and Vivek Raturi, among others.
