UNEMPLOYMENT CAN BE TACKLED WITH SKILL DEVELOPMENT: NAGENDRA PRATAP SINGH, DM

GREATER NOIDA LOKESH GOSWAMI  

Noida: Apparel Training Development Centre (ATDC) organised ‘Run for Skills’,marathon to spread awareness regarding skill development.  The marathon started from ATDC Noida and culminated at the same location, covering major parts of Noida and stopping at Metro Hospital and Nehru International Public School. It was flagged off by Hon’ble District Magistrate Shri. NagendraPratap Singh at 9 am. The event was put together to move one step closer to achieving the dream of ‘Skilled India’ by the team led by Mr LalitThukral, Convenor, LMC, Noida Cluster, Dr.Darlie Koshy, DG and CEO, ATDC. Addressing the enthusiastic participants, Shri. Nagendra Pratap Singh, District Magistrate, Noida said, “The goal of “Skill India” is to create opportunities, space and scope for the development of talent of Indians and identify new sectors for skill development.This Run for Skill is a brilliant initiative, I hope ATDC comes up with more interactive and far reaching events like nukkad natak, through which the message reaches and interest is generated among the target audience.” He added that,"The district administration would want ATDC to open up its centres near NTPC (ITI Urjapur) and Jewar tehsil (ITI Jewar). The administration would be happy to help them in getting access to the requisite places". He also interacted with the enthusiastic volunteers and suggested that a slogan competition should be initiated in which students come up with slogans to make a greater impact on the audience.Dr.Darlie Koshy said “As a vocational training network, we at ATDC realise the importance of imparting skill to empower the unemployed youth. It is not just about skilling them; it is about making them self-confident and ready for the future”. He thanked the District Magistrate for his presence at the Run and for giving meaningful suggestions for such future events. Sh. Lalit Thukral said, “It’s an endeavour to enhance the employability of youth and women. As per one of the surveys, the industry requires more than 25 lakh skilled labour all across the country, which will not be possible unless the youth are motivated towards skill education.”The participants were spotted wearing T-shirts with the ATDC logo, sponsored by Paragon Apparel.Over 150 enthusiastic students, volunteers and faculty members were seen running with flags and banners to acquaint the people of Noida with the advantages of enrolling for ATDC skill development courses. The activity also involved distribution of pamphlets to the onlookers. The main aim behind this was guiding the unemployed youth to avail this opportunity and equip themselves with the skills.The event witnessed participation from a huge number of the city’s youth. The spectators excitedly cheered up for the participants and boosted up their energy. Everything was well coordinated by the Noida Police and the volunteers. Appreciation from the audience marked a successful end to the event.With the vision of “Imparting Skills and Improving Lives”, ATDC is the single largest vocational training provider for the apparel sector in India. Under the leadership of Dr Darlie Koshy, it has been honoured with ‘Best Vocational Training Provider (VTP) Training 2016-Gold’ by ASSOCHAM. The staff of ATDC has been working to train the youth and women since 25 years. This event reflected their goal of skilling as many people as possible, and making them self-reliant.