Apparel Training and Design Centre (ATDC) received Best Vocational Training Provider (VTP) Training 2016 from Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) at an Award-cum-Summit Skilling India: The Way Forward at Shangri La Hotel, New Delhi, on Tuesday (March 15).
The award was conferred on ATDC for its contribution to large-scale quality skilling of Indian youths, especially women in rural and semi-urban areas. It was given away by Skill Development & Employment Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy, and ATDC&IAM DG & CEO Dr Darlie Koshy received the award on behalf of ATDC on March 15.
ATDC V-C G S Madan was also present on the occasion, besides other dignitaries who included Jayant Krishna, CEO, National Skill Development Corporation, Sunil Kanoria, President, ASSOCHAM, Rohit Nandan, IAS, Secretary, Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Prof S K Mehrotra, JNU.
“We always talk about doctors, engineers, professors and other professionals, but we hardly ever talk about skills. The word skill was never part of our system. Prime Minister Narendra Modi understands the importance of skill development and created Skill Development Ministry. We talk about convergence, globalization, training, identifying talent, but what in particular is there which is different, is the skills. For years, we have only spoken about education and being educated, but being skilled was never our priority,” Rudy said.
Speaking on the occasion, ATDC V-C G S Madan said, “I would like to thank ASSOCHAM for conferring this award to ATDC for its pioneering & singular achievements and congratulate Team ATDC for working tirelessly towards ATDC’s vision of Imparting Skills, Improving Lives.”
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