In order to help Goan youth take up jobs that would arise at the upcoming international airport at Mopa, the state government will start skill development and entrepreneurship training courses in ITIs of Pernem and Sattari. Coming out with this information, Craftsmen Training Minister Mr Vishwajit Rane said that the new courses which he intends to introduce in ITIs of Pernem and Sattari will be related to civil aviation, ground handling and allied sector considering employment opportunities that would arise at the new international airport at Mopa. “I along with the officials of the department will soon meet the chairman of GMR Group, a company which is developing the greenfield airport project, and its technical team and discuss about the manpower that would be required for the airport at Mopa,” he said, adding that the courses will be introduced from next academic year. Stating that as far as Craftsmen Training is concerned, he has realised that new approach is needed, the Minister emphasised on introducing new courses in ITIs as per the requirement of the global industry. “We will not restrict only to old courses like electricians, plumbers, fitters, but focus on new trades which will create opportunities for Goan youth to work in Dubai and other countries on cruise ships, merchant navy ships besides export-oriented industries,” Rane said.
He also informed that he has asked the director of Craftsmen Training department to identify and prepare a list of such new courses and submit it to him in next 30 days, adding that everything in this regard will be finalised in next six months.
Source: http://www.aviationindia.net/
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