The Directorate of Skill Development and the Directorate of Employment & Training, Government of Gujarat, successfully organized the Industry–Academia & Sector Skill Councils Outreach Programme on 2nd July 2026 at Ahmedabad.

The programme witnessed an overwhelming participation of 282 representatives from industries, industry associations, universities, academic institutions, employers, and sector skill councils.

Key highlights of the event:  Introduction to the Namo Gujarat Kaushalya and Rojgar Mission (NGKRM), PM-SETU, and the Pradhan Mantri Internship Scheme.  Exchange of 4 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen industry-academia collaboration.  Meaningful discussions on skill development, apprenticeship opportunities, and creating an industry-ready workforce. Together, we are building stronger partnerships to create greater employment opportunities and empower Gujarat's youth with future-ready skills.