New Delhi: Union Minister for Education and Skill Development Dharmendra Pradhan launched the SCALE (Skill Certification Assessment for Leather Employees) app, which provides a one-stop solution for the skilling, learning, assessment and employment needs of the leather industry during a single visit. Is. CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai.
According to the statement of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Leather Skill Sector Council has developed an Android App Scales to transform the way in which skill development programs are designed and delivered to the apprentices in the leather industry.
The Scale Studio app developed by Leather SSC allows people of all age groups with an interest in the craft of leather to access live stream classes online from a state-of-the-art studio in their office.
Speaking on the occasion, Pradhan said that the leather industry plays a major role in generating large scale employment in the country, with more than 44 lakh people currently working in this industry. He appreciated the role of CSIR-CLRI for playing a vital role in the development of this sector with the right mix of education and skill development.
The Minister also explained about the changes taking place in the sector due to the advent of digital technologies and eco-friendly technologies, and said that this requires a fresh impetus on skilling, re-skilling and up-skilling and drive capacity building. Is.
He said that NSDC and CSIR-CLRI would work together to meet the skilling needs of the sector and suggested to organize a national level capacity building program at CSIR-CLRI to enhance the capacity of professionals working in this industry. Gave.
He also said that the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, NSDC, CLRI and Leather Sector Skill Council will collaborate to set up common facilities and skill centers across India including Chennai.
Pradhan called upon the young professionals in this industry to leverage technology, innovation, entrepreneurship to become job creators. “They should take on artisans to connect them with the opportunities available in the digital space, including e-commerce,” he said.
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