 Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, Jan 10: In a significant move to position Punjab at the forefront of India's defence manufacturing by align the state capabilities with national defence imperatives, Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government, on Saturday, organised a high-level Defence Skills Conclave, focused on skill development for Defence, Aerospace & Strategic Sectors. The conclave, presided over by Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister Mr. Aman Arora, served as a pivotal platform to architect a robust talent pipeline for the country's self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
The Conclave convened a distinguished gathering of Defence Secretary (GoI) Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh, Punjab Chief Secretary Mr. KAP Sinha, Principal Secretary Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training Ms. Alaknanda Dayal and senior policymakers, industry titans from leading Defence PSUs and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), heads of premier academic institutions, and skilling experts. The aim was to design a cohesive, industry-driven skilling ecosystem that meets the evolving technological demands of modern warfare and aerospace.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Aman Arora highlighted the state's rich legacy in India's defence, citing its contributions from the Mughal era to the present days. He stated that in today's era of technological warfare, bravery must be complemented with cutting-edge skills. This conclave is CM Mann led Punjab Government's commitment to transform Punjab into a premier hub which not only produce soldiers but also the highly skilled technologists and engineers to make the country 'Atmanirbhar' in defence manufacturing. |
