TG plans to expand skill development initiatives: IT Minister

With rapid advances in technology and Artificial Intelligence constantly altering the skills required by industry, IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu emphasized the necessity for government, industry, research institutions, and educational institutions to collaborate closely to prepare the youth for the evolving job market, according to a report.

Speaking at a certificate distribution program organized by Boeing, Learning Links Foundation, and the Central Institute of Tool Design, the Minister stressed the significance of stakeholders partnering with the State government to enhance Telangana's skilling ecosystem and develop a workforce equipped for the future.

The government is committed to equipping Telangana's youth with skills aligned with changing industry requirements and emerging technologies, said Babu, as he presented certificates to youth, persons with disabilities, and veterans who completed the Boeing Skilling Programme. The minister announced plans to expand skill development initiatives throughout the state in collaboration with industries and entrepreneurs, urging businesses to participate actively in the government's skilling, upskilling, and reskilling efforts.

These initiatives aim to create a workforce capable of meeting industry's evolving needs and enabling youth to seize emerging opportunities.

The Young India Skills University offers training tailored to industry needs, while government ITIs are being transformed into Advanced Technology Centres to provide modern, industry-oriented training, according to the minister's office.