World Youth Skills Day: HP govt celebrates ‘Him Kaushal Utsav’ in Shimla

Jul 16, 2019

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), July 16 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh Kaushal Vikas Nigam (HPKVN) celebrated ‘Him Kaushal Utsav’ on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day. The event took place in Shimla on Monday. Around 600 students from various schools participated in the event. Students shared their experiences of success and also demanded this kind of training for youth in their schools in future also. While speaking to ANI on this occasion, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur said, “The endeavour of the state government is to ensure skill upgradation of the youth, so that they become 'Job Providers' instead of 'Job Seekers'. He said government is also planning to establish a Skill University in the state.” He added that upgradation of skill is prime concern and goal of the government.