Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs, visited ITI Kaushal College, Ranchi, today along with Shri Kripanand Jha, Secretary, Government of Jharkhand, and Shri Ajay Nath Jha, Tribal Welfare Commissioner.

During his visit, Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar expressed his appreciation for the state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge culinary and manufacturing centers, and the advanced tech-driven training being imparted at the institution. He highlighted the institution’s commendable track record in student placements and its commitment to continuous skill development, terming it as a significant step towards youth empowerment.

PREJHA, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under the Department of ST, SC, Minority, and BC Welfare, has been playing a crucial role in skill development and employment generation in Jharkhand. The ITI Kaushal College infrastructure and capital expenditure (CAPEX) have been supported under the Multi-Sectoral Development Program (MSDP) through the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK). This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing livelihood opportunities for minority and marginalized communities.

Additionally, a review meeting on Minority Welfare Schemes was held today in Ranchi under the chairmanship of Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs. Senior officials discussed key issues concerning the Waqf Board, PMJVK, PM Vikas Yojana, and Minority Scholarships, with a focus on improving implementation and addressing challenges.

Senior officials, including Shri Kripanand Jha, Secretary, Welfare Department; Shri Ajay Nath Jha, Tribal Welfare Commissioner; Shri Javed Ahmad Idrishi, Joint Secretary; and Mumtaz Ali Ahmad, CEO, Waqf Board, participated in the meeting.

Dr. Kumar emphasized the importance of skill development and effective implementation of welfare schemes in fostering self-reliance and ensuring a brighter future for minority communities. The visit reinforced the government’s focus on strengthening vocational training institutes and welfare programs as part of the Skill India movement.

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