Ministry of Skill Development has inked an MoU with Ministry of Shipping to promote skill development in port and maritime sector. The partnership between the two ministries seeks to skill, re-skill and up-skill the manpower for the growing maritime industry as well as development of coastal community.
The Memorandum of Understanding will offer extensive employment opportunities to the youth of coastal areas. It will also strengthen the commitment of Coastal Community Development under Sagar Mala programme launched by the Ministry of Shipping. It will work towards nurturing the skilled manpower for the development of ports as well as maritime sector of India and globally.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
- Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship: Mahendra Nath Pandey.
- Ministers of State (I/C) of Shipping: Mansukh L. Mandaviya.