To enable planning of skill development training in a systematic way, it has been decided to conduct a skill demand assessment survey in the state of Karnataka. This decision emerged during the discussions between Dr.C.N.Ashwatha Narayana, the Minister for Skill Development and IT/BT, GoK, and Rajeev Chandrashekar, Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship on Wednesday.
It was felt in the meeting, that such a survey would help to know the region-wise skill requirement specifically, thus paving the way to train the youth accordingly to cater to the current needs.
When the Union Minister expressed the necessity to conduct a national-level conference of IT ministers, Minister Narayana made an appeal to organize it in Karnataka itself. Narayana opined holding such a conference would facilitate showcasing innovations happening in the state in IT & ITeS based emerging technologies. For this Union Minister responded positively and asked him to send a letter with regard to this.
Minister Narayana also expressed the necessity to give impetus to ‘Make-In Karnataka’ along the lines of ‘Make-In India’. He also felt that mapping of all kinds of artisans including handloom weavers needs to be done. He also emphasized that GoK would give priority to the growth of the semiconductor and electronic sectors.
Minister Narayana had met five Union Ministers on Tuesday to discuss the status of proposals, creating a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, and taking forward the projects among others