In order to create world-class skilled manpower, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has organized ‘Aero Skills Seminar 2019’ at Air Force Station Yelahanka in Bangalore. The event witnessed the presence of Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, DG- DGT, MSDE; Mr. Prakash Sharma, CFO, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Mr. Soh Wai Wah, CEO & Principal, Singapore Polytechnic, Mr. Suresh Ramanathan, Chairman, Terra Orient Pte Ltd.
The event witnessed major highlights, one of them included the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NDSC, Singapore Polytechnic, and Terra Orient Skills Academy for establishing world-class technical centers in the country. These centers will jointly provide training and certification according to the Singapore pedagogy and standards under the ‘Skill India’ and ‘Make in India’ programs that will involve high-level technical skills. These centers will be considered as hubs of training for the Indians for providing glocal practical exposure with overseas placements.
Terra Orient Pte Ltd, a Singapore based investment holding company owns Terra Orient Skills Academy and supports ‘Aerospace and Aviation Centre of Excellence in Advance Skilling’ in Bangalore.
Addressing the audience Shri Rajesh Agarwal, Director General of Directorate General of Training, MSDE said, “Aerospace and Aviation are amongst the most dynamic sectors that will spearhead the technological charge of the future, leading to a demand for the qualified and trained workforce who can cater to this growing need.”
While signing the MoU,
Mr. Prakash Sharma, Chief Financial Officer, NSDC said, “NSDC’s strategic alliance with Singapore Polytechnic and Terra Orient is aimed at building a strong workforce that will drive growth in sectors which demand high-technical skillings such as aviation and aerospace. These centers of excellence, equipped with modern infrastructure and technology, will drive best-in-class framework for vocational training and quality assurance.”
Mr. Soh Wai Wah, Principal and Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Polytechnic said, “Singapore Polytechnic is privileged to bring our model of TVET education to India. As much as we are ready to offer expertise, we know that we will also be learning from our experience in India.”
It has been reported that the winners of the Aircraft Maintenance category at the India Skills National competitions in Oct 2018 will be provided with skill training of two winning candidates. Archana Reddy and Ananda Sri Ganesha will be provided with the 30 day training program at Singapore Polytechnic’s Aero Hub for preparing for the upcoming World Skills International event in Russia. The training program is co-funded by Terra Orient Pvt. Ltd and is promoted by Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill Council.