Amaravati, Oct 14 The Andhra Pradesh government and AM/NS India on Wednesday signed a Letter of Intent to establish a Skill and Community Development Centre at Nakkapalli in Anakapalli district to support fishermen, farmers, youth and women.
The Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) signed the LoI with AM/NS India, an integrated flat steel producer and a joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel, according to a press release.
The proposed centre will offer industry-oriented vocational training, recognised certification and placement assistance for eligible local youth, while linking beneficiaries to relevant government schemes.
It will offer programmes in fisheries, agriculture and livestock management to strengthen existing livelihoods and support women-led enterprises, skill development and self-employment, the release said.
IT Minister Nara Lokesh said the initiative aimed to equip young people with skills that could lead to employment while ensuring that local communities benefited from the state’s industrial growth.
“Our priority is to help young people in Andhra Pradesh build skills that lead to employment and ensure that local communities benefit from the state’s industrial growth,” he said.
Lokesh said the centre would bring together industry-linked training and livelihood support.
“We look forward to working with AM/NS India to develop an initiative that strengthens the livelihoods of fishermen and farmers while creating opportunities for youth and women,” he said.
Ashutosh Telang, Director and Vice-President, HR and Administration, AM/NS India, said the collaboration would help eligible youth acquire industry-relevant skills and recognised certification, along with assistance in finding employment.
“Through our collaboration with APSSDC, we aim to help eligible youth gain industry-relevant training, recognised certification and support in finding employment,” he said.
The LoI was signed by APSSDC Managing Director and CEO G Ganesh Kumar and Telang, recording the parties’ preliminary intent to establish the centre. The detailed arrangements for its development and implementation will be set out in a Memorandum of Understanding.
The initiative aims to improve employment and self-employment opportunities, raise household incomes and help communities in Nakkapalli and neighbouring areas benefit from the region’s industrial growth, the release added.
(PTI News)
