UDHAMPUR, JULY 08: Prime Minister National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) was organized today in the Government ITI Udhampur under the aegis of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Government of India and supervision of Skill Development Department J&K.
Arun P. Gupta, Chairman IMC of ITI Udhampur, inaugurated the mela as the Chief Guest. Around 200 pass outs of ITIs/other Institutes and about ten Prominent Industrial establishments of Udhampur participated in the Apprenticeship Mela.
The programme started with lighting of the Lamp by the Chief Guest & other distinguished dignitaries. Superintendent ITI Udhampur Er. Ravinder Singh Bhatti welcomed the Chief Guest Arun P. Gupta, Representatives from DIC Udhampur, & other dignitaries present in the programme.
The Superintendent ITI gave a detailed account of the Apprenticeship Training Scheme. The Superintendent ITI, in the capacity of Assistant Apprenticeship Advisor District Udhampur, also assured to extend every type of help to Industries/Establishments and potential apprentices in the registration and contract generation.
Representatives from the Office of General Manager DIC Udhampur also sought the cooperation of the industry people in making the scheme a success by involving the youth of the area in their establishments and imparted training to them as per their need or requirement to set an example for others to follow. They also exhorted the students to come forward and take the benefit of the Scheme.
Fareed Ahmed Sheikh (Mela In-charge) spoke at length about the Apprenticeship Scheme and stressed upon the youth to stay away from the menace of drug abuse and contribute towards development of the Nation by getting the best skill training as per their interest.
While speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest appreciated Superintendent ITI Udhampur for putting in extra efforts to promote this youth friendly scheme in Udhampur District. He called upon the industry representatives to come forward and enroll maximum students as per their requirement to make this scheme successful in the district. He also called upon the students to take maximum benefit of this “Earn while you learn Scheme”.
At the end, Sandeep Singh, Supervisor, ITI Udhampur presented a vote of thanks.
