Assam government has inked seven Memoranda of Understanding and Agreements (MoU, MoA) with different industry players to form a strategic collaboration for multi-tier transformational development.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma termed the MoU signing as a momentous occasion as the understanding would help in harnessing the state’s potential in renewable energy, skill development, tourism and hospitality industries. The programme was held yesterday, on October 17 in Guwahati.
He also said that the MoUs would also help the state to realise the dream of a developed Assam in line with the vision of the Prime Minister to transform the North East into a New Engine of Growth.
Sarma said that the MoUs will be a way forward to form a strategic collaboration for the multi-tier transformational development of Assam.
Considering the immense potential of the State to act as a springboard to expedite the pace of development of the region, Dr Sarma said that his government is fully committed to enhancing the skilling of its huge human resources to catapult development.
On behalf of the government, Assam Skill Development Mission (ASDM) entered into agreements with Microsoft, and Google India Pvt. Limited, Larsen & Toubro Limited and Health Care Sector Skill Council.
Moreover, the Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training executed an MoU with Info Edge (India) Private Limited better known as Naukri.com and Assam Tourism Development Corporation signed an MoU with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India, TATA Strive Skill Development Initiatives of Tata Community Initiative Trust and the Indian Hotels Company Limited.
Further APDCL also signed an MoU with Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam’s Green Energy Limited for the generation of 1000 MW of solar power.
It may also be noted that the MoU with Microsoft, will pave the way for building the capacity of the youth in Assam Skill Development Centres across the state. Microsoft through their modules of MDSP (Microsoft Diversity Skilling Programme) will provide intervention for under-served youth to ensure their active participation in the workforce. With this programme, the youth will be equipped with the skills required to thrive in a digital economy.
Moreover, the objective of the MoU with Google India Private Ltd. is to support the Government of Assam in skilling youth with job-ready digital and business skills.
The best part of this arrangement is that Google Career Certificate Course will provide an enabling job connection to the skilled youth via a cohort of potential employers.
Moreover, in the MoU with the Government of Assam, L&T will offer knowledge and support for establishing training setup and executing green field projects under the construction sector.
The objective of the MoU with the Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC) is to mobilize the unemployed youth of Assam for skill training.
Besides skilling the unemployed youths, placement will be provided for industrial jobs within one month of training completion.
The MoU with the Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training with Info Edge (India) Private Limited better known as Naukri.com would provide an online platform for unemployed youth to have their profile uploaded on a digital domain to attract prospective employers.
The MoU between APDCL and SJVNL Green Energy Limited (SGEL) would also aim at the development of renewable power projects namely solar power with 1000 MW installed capacity.
The MoU signed between Assam Tourism Development Corporation and TATA Strive Skill Development Initiatives and others would also set a hospitality skill centre of excellence for the training of the youth of the state.
Sarma said that the State government has set up an Assam Skill Development Mission with a vision of the capacity building of the youth for their meaningful employment and stimulating the economy of the state. The Mission has envisaged skilling 1.50 lakh youth every year.
The Chief Minister said that it is a red letter day for the state of Assam as APDCL agreed with Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Green Energy Limited (SGEL) aiming at the development of renewable power projects.
He said that the development-centric approach of this government has been able to create an investment-friendly ecosystem.
He said that given the transition of the state’s requirement from fossil fuel to green fuel, State Cabinet has approved Assam Renewable Energy Policy 2022 to boost the development of renewable power in the state.
As a part of the MoU, a floating solar power project would be developed. Dr Sarma also said that once commissioned the project will reduce the state’s dependence on fossil fuels. Generation of green power will be augmented and as such surplus generation will help Assam in supplying renewable energy to other states thereby reducing carbon emissions.
The Chief Minister also hailed all the industry partners for a successful venture in Assam and extended his best wishes to make the arrangements a great success. He also assured full support from the State Government in the execution of the projects on time.
All the industry partners who entered into MoUs with the government expressed their commitment to work for the success of their respective ventures in the state.
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