New Delhi, Nov 9: Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday witnessed the signing of various memorandum of understanding (MoUs) between several entities for shaping the future of skill development and empowering India’s youth.

Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) Kanpur signed MoUs with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Dassault Aircraft Services India (DASI), aligned with the objectives of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), which is to empower and prepare the local youth for the aerospace and defence sector particularly to support the Defence Industrial Corridor in Uttar Pradesh.

The MoUs were exchanged in the presence of Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi. The partnerships focus on the holistic development of youth, especially those in Uttar Pradesh, giving them access to quality modules in new-age courses in Aviation and Defence sectors.

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Speaking on the occasion, Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that the collaboration between IIT Kanpur, Indian Institute of Skills, Kanpur, HAL and Dassault Aircraft Services India, marks a significant chapter towards shaping the future of skill development and empowering India’s youth.

Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that for the first-time ever-educational institute, skilling institution and industry are coming together to synergise efforts to certify and future-proof youth. He further said that futuristic courses under this collaboration is PM’s gift to the youth and workforce of our country.

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This collaboration will pave the way for leveraging opportunities emerging out of UP’s defence corridor as well as for creating new opportunities for skilling, up-skilling, employment and entrepreneurship in the aerospace, aviation and defence sectors, he added.

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