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Pradeep Kumar

27/07/21 09:00 AM IST

Skill Gap Studies

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A Skill Gap Study was carried out in 21 coastal districts with the objective of estimating the district-wise skilling requirements of workforce, current skill training capacity and provide recommendations to address the skill gaps.

Findings of the study
  • Special focus was given on Ports and Maritime Sector.
  • In Andhra Pradesh, study was carried out in Vishakhapatnam and East Godavari Districts.
  • Study identified gaps between total demand and supply of skilled manpower in sectors including construction, logistics, tourism and manufacturing.
  • Along with other sectors, jobs roles in ports and maritime sector which are in high demand were identified in port operations, ship building and repairs, offshore operations and fisheries.
  • MoPSW is funding skill development under Sagarmala-DDU-GKY Convergence programme to enable skilling of coastal population.
  • Vishakhapatnam Port Trust has been identified by MoPSW for setting up of MSDC.
  • The operating and management partner has been selected.
  • The building at Vishakhapatnam Port Trust has been handed over to operating partner.
Source: PIB

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