JAMMU, Jun 3: The J&K BJP Cooperative Cell has wholeheartedly welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of transformative schemes worth over Rs 62,000 crore, aimed at strengthening education, skill development, and entrepreneurship across the country.
Speaking on the occasion, Krishan Lal Sharma said that the flagship PM-SETU (Skill Education and Training Upgradation) Scheme, with an outlay of Rs 60,000 crore, will modernize and upgrade 1,000 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across India. In addition, the establishment of 1,200 Vocational Skill Laboratories in Navodaya Vidyalayas and Eklavya Model Residential Schools will significantly enhance practical learning opportunities for students.
He stated that these visionary initiatives will equip India’s youth with modern skills, improve employability, and make them globally competitive while advancing the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Prominent members of the Cell, including Kulbhushan Sharma, R. L. Kaith, Rakesh Kumar Mattoo, Kimti Lal Jain, and others, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment. They highlighted initiatives such as the Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur Skill University and the Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme, which provide industry-oriented education and interest-free financial assistance for higher studies.
The leaders expressed confidence that these measures will create new avenues of employment, foster entrepreneurship, and contribute significantly to India’s economic growth and social development.