The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Samsung India Electronics Private Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote industry-oriented skill development for the country's youth. This MoU was signed in the presence of Dr. Rajneesh, Additional Secretary and Development Commissioner of the Ministry.
This agreement will initially remain valid for 3 years and will be implemented across 15 MSME Technology Centres in the country. The objective of this initiative is to provide technical and practical training to the youth.
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Under this collaboration, National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF)-compliant and industry-oriented training programs will be conducted in the fields of electronics, mobile phones, home appliances, installation, servicing and repair. Samsung will provide special training, training of trainers and technical support for this.
- This program will target 1,600 trainees in the first year.
- Successful trainees will get a three-month internship with a stipend of ₹12,000 per month through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
- Eligible women and differently-abled trainees will be supported through scholarships.