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MoUs Signed to Boost Skill-Led Manufacturing at Vibrant Gujarat Meet in Surat

Three MoUs were signed between companies and industrial training institutes at the Vibrant Gujarat regional meet in Surat. The event focused on green jobs and advanced skilling for manufacturing competitiveness. Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya emphasized upgrading over 40,000 ITI seats based on industry demand. The initiative aims to strengthen Gujarat's skill ecosystem and create a future-ready workforce.

Key Points: MoUs Boost Skill-Led Manufacturing at Vibrant Gujarat Meet

  • Three MoUs signed between companies and ITIs
  • Focus on green jobs and advanced skilling
  • Over 40,000 ITI seats being upgraded
  • Goal to connect youth and women with employment
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MoUs with industry focus on skill-led manufacturing at Vibrant Gujarat regional meet in Surat

Three MoUs signed between companies and ITIs at Vibrant Gujarat in Surat, focusing on green jobs, advanced skilling, and manufacturing competitiveness.

"The foundation of development lies in the skills of the youth, and the Gujarat government is working in that direction. - Kunvarji Bavaliya"

Surat, May 2

Agreements between industry and training institutes to align skills with manufacturing needs were a key outcome on the second day of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Surat on Saturday, where a seminar on green jobs and advanced skilling was held at the Auro University.

Three companies entered into the memoranda of understanding with industrial training institutes (ITIs) across the region.

The seminar and panel discussion on "Green Jobs Revolution for Sustainable Chemical and Petrochemical Industries" and "Advanced Skilling for Global Manufacturing Competitiveness (DET)" was chaired by the State Labour, Rural and Skill Development, and Employment Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya.

Mission Director of the Gujarat Skill Development Mission and Director of Skill Development, Kamlesh Rathod, attended the event.

Addressing the gathering, Minister Bavaliya said the Vibrant Gujarat initiative, began when Narendra Modi was the Chief Minister, "is not merely an event but a significant milestone in Gujarat's development journey started with a visionary approach."

"The initiative had become exemplary across the country and Gujarat had emerged as a centre of global investment and development," he added.

He said that the programme had moved beyond investment to focus on youth and local industry, contributing to industrial growth.

Emphasising skill development, Minister Bavaliya said more than 40,000 seats across 92 ITIs in South Gujarat were being upgraded based on industry demand.

"The foundation of development lies in the skills of the youth, and the Gujarat government is working in that direction. Through MoUs with industry, a blend of traditional and modern approaches is being adopted, and specialised training including AI is being provided," he added.

Minister Bavaliya said employment fairs were being organised to expand job opportunities, with thousands of young people receiving offer letters, enabling them to "earn while learning".

On labour welfare, he noted that sustainable development would succeed only if workers were integrated into the process, adding that "industries prosper through their contribution".

"Efforts were underway to connect youth and women with employment and extend facilities to workers. Only through collective support, cooperation and commitment will the global initiative 'Make in Gujarat, Skill in Gujarat' be realised," he said.

According to organisers, expected outcomes include stronger collaboration between industry and academia, increased employment opportunities for youth, and policy guidance for future skill development.

Discussions also focused on strengthening Gujarat's skill ecosystem and building a future-ready workforce.

- IANS

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Sneha F
"Earn while learn" sounds great on paper but let's see how it works on ground. My neighbour's son was promised something similar during a job fair in Ahmedabad but ended up as just an intern with no real training. The government needs to ensure these MoUs are actually monitored and not just photo-ops. Still, any step towards skilling is positive.
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Arjun K
This is the legacy of Vibrant Gujarat! Modi ji started this vision and it's still delivering. 40,000 seats being upgraded in South Gujarat ITIs is massive. But please also focus on the smaller towns like Navsari and Valsad where industries are setting up. Don't just concentrate everything in Surat and Ahmedabad. Green jobs are the future too 🌱
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Rohit P
As someone working in Surat's textile industry, I can tell you skilled workers are hard to find. Many units are investing in automation and need people who can handle modern machinery. These MoUs between ITIs and chemical/petrochemical companies are good, but what about textiles? Diamond polishing? Surat's traditional industries need this skilling too. Make it inclusive!
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Kavya N
Finally, gender focus is mentioned - "connect youth and women with employment" - but we need more clarity. In rural villages near Surat, women have limited access to skill training due to transport issues. If these ITIs could offer mobile training units or evening classes, it would truly empower women. Let's not just talk numbers but real impact. Hope this isn't just another government data point.
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Siddharth J
If this actually leads to "

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