Vijayawada: Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath alias Chinni met union minister of state for skill development Jayant Chaudhary in New Delhi on Thursday. He submitted a representation to the central minister seeking establishment of specialised skill development centres in Vijayawada to enhance the skills of over one lakh workers in the unorganised automobile sector of the city. The MP stressed that this will help such workers remain in step with the evolving technologies in the automobile sector. He felt that the existing skill development initiatives under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana are insufficient for the region’s needs.Chinni pointed out that Vijayawada is home to over one lakh unskilled workers engaged in the automobile industry in Auto Nagar area of the city. He said, “Despite their critical contributions, many of these workers lack formal training in advanced automotive technologies, which is essential to meet industry demands. The establishment of dedicated skill development centres would not only benefit these workers, but also open up new employment opportunities for the youth in the region.”The MP pointed out that notable automobile companies, such as Kia Motors and Ashok Leyland, are expanding their operations in the Vijayawada region. To meet their demand, workers need to be trained in mechanical and electrical systems, including BS6 vehicle diagnostics, fuel injection systems, paint and coating technologies and the latest diagnostic tools for both conventional and electric vehicles.Chinni said following their meeting, Jayant Chaudhary immediately directed officials to submit a report on the MP’s proposal within four days. He expressed his gratitude to the union minister for his swift response.
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