ZIRO, Sep 16: The GoAP successfully wrapped up its comprehensive Industry Consultation Meet under PM-SETU here in Lower Subansiri district today, as the key event drew top-tier policymakers, administrators, and industrial stakeholders together to strategize on transforming the State’s technical education and vocational skilling landscape.
The highlight of the consultation was a keynote address delivered by Commerce & Industries Minister Nyato Dukam. Addressing the gathering of industry leaders, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), and state officials, Dukam underscored the government’s steadfast commitment to bridging the gap between modern industry requirements and local youth employability through public-private partnerships.
Valuable perspectives were shared by Dr Mohesh Chai, Advisor to the Minister, who highlighted the critical importance of integrated institutional growth and coordinated sector development to empower the regional workforce.
Earlier, the event saw opening remarks delivered by Bullo Mamu, Secretary Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, alongside the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Sibo Passing, Jt Secretary-cum-Director.
Also, strategic roadmap presentations were delivered by Union Ministry representatives and Gyati Kacho, Deputy Director, outlining the vision for upgraded Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across Arunachal Pradesh under the PM-SETU framework.
Prior to the event, Minister Dukam was accorded a warm reception by Lower Subansiri Deputy Commissioner Oli Perme and Superintendent of Police Techi Hanyir, alongside district officials.
Furthermore, the event facilitated an interactive open-house dialogue engaging industry and PSU representatives as prospective Anchor Industry Partners (AIP), and concluded with an official site visit to the Government Industrial Training Institute in Manipolyang.
The consultation ended with a renewed impetus on aligning vocational infrastructure with state-of-the-art industrial demands, paving the way for expanded employment and entrepreneurship pathways for the youth of Arunachal Pradesh. (DIPRO)