Labour Ministry and UNICEF sign Statement of Intent, will improve employment outcomes for the youth of India

GG News Bureau
New Delhi , 17th June . Ministry of Labour and Employment and UNICEF signed a statement of intent to improve employment outcomes for all youth in India, including women and vulnerable section of the people, through an enduring, long-term commitment for better opportunities on Thursday.
Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment (Independent Charge) S Santosh Gangwar said that the Government is making all-out efforts to improve the bridge between education and employment and to prepare young people for the future of work. Several policies and schemes have been undertaken for the upliftment of the youth through skills development, employment generation, and entrepreneurship programs.
Speaking after the signing of the Statement of Intent between the Ministry of Labour and Employment and UNICEF here today, the minister said, by leveraging the strengths of the Ministry, UNICEF and associated network members, we hope to enable abundant choices for our young generation to contribute and shape our country’s future. Appreciating the idea of a partnership between the Ministry and UNICEF for empowering our youths to gain relevant skills and guidance, minister Gangwar said, the collaboration is a starting point to facilitate direct dialogue and feedback mechanism between youth and other stakeholders including policymakers.