Tripura 6 Feb, 2025: Directorate of Skill Development is conducting the launch of “Skill-Uday Tongnai”, a pioneering skill development programme designed to empower 80,000 school and college-going candidates across Tripura. This landmark initiative is a testament to the state’s unwavering commitment to equipping its youth with industry- relevant skills, fostering employability, and promoting entrepreneurship.
“Skill-Uday Tongnai” is a unique phrase blending English, Bengali, and Kokborok, symbolizing the dawn of a new era in skill development. “Skill” represents the empowerment of individuals, “Uday” (meaning “rise” in Bengali) signifies a fresh beginning, and “Tongnai” (Kokborok for “inauguration”) marks the launch of new opportunities for the youth of Tripura. “Skill- Uday Tongnai” -launching event of skill development programme for 80,000 school and college going candidates, a landmark initiative dedicated to empowering the youth of Tripura.
This initiative is more than just a series of programs; it is a movement towards creating a future-ready workforce- one that is inclusive, technologically adept, and globally competitive. Today’s event marks several key milestones in this journey:
- Career Guidance Programme for Girl Students: Under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme, a Career Guidance Programme will support 75,000 girl students across 983 schools, enabling them to make informed career choices and break barriers in various fields.
- Market Readiness Courses by NSDC Academy: Recognizing the need for specialized skill training, 7,000 students will receive industry-specific training in GST, Income Tax Filing, Cyber Security, Web Designing, 2D Animation, and more under the Mukhya Mantri Dakhyata Unnayan Prakalpa (MMDUP), in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation Academy (NSDC Academy).
- English, Employability & Entrepreneurship (EEE) Programme: In partnership with the Department of Higher Education and Management & Entrepreneurship and Professional Sector Skill Council (MEPSC), the EEE Programme, implemented through the centrally funded SANKALP scheme, will train 1,600 students in communication, employability, and entrepreneurship skills across all degree colleges in Tripura.
- Skill Tripura MIS Portal: In the digital era, real-time data and transparency are critical. The Skill Tripura MIS Portal, developed under MMDUP, will serve as a centralized database for skill development initiatives, linking job seekers with training programs and enabling direct course applications. 5. Skill Development Calendar 2025: This roadmap under MMDUP outlines structured training programs,
ensuring effective career progression and industry alignment for aspiring professionals. 6. Valedictory Session & Live Drone Demonstration: Drones have significant potential in emergency response, relief distribution, and advanced agricultural practices. In the event, 30 young professionals who have successfully completed their Drone Technology Training at the Tripura Institute of Technology, under the Directorate of Skill Development, will be honored.
- Distribution of Tool Kits for Trained Candidates (NEC Funded Scheme): Skill development must translate into self-reliance and to achieve that, 295 trained candidates who have completed self- employment-oriented courses in tailoring, mushroom cultivation, beekeeping, vermicomposting, food processing, and solar PV installation will receive toolkits, empowering them to convert their skills into sustainable livelihoods.
The launch of “Skill-Uday Tongnai” reaffirms Tripura’s commitment to bridging skill gaps and enhancing employment opportunities. By equipping our youth with the right skills, knowledge, and tools, we are laying the foundation for a progressive, skilled, and self-reliant Tripura.
Issued by: Directorate of Skill Development, Government of Tripura
