Plenary Session on Enabling global mobility of Indian workforce – Role of Indian Diaspora held today at 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
The
Session was chaired by Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education and Minister
of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India.
Pradhan
added with confidence, “Indian workforce is hardworking, honest and
responsible. India can emerge as the global hub of skilled manpower.
With
NEP 2020 and a new skilling approach, we are envisioning a flexible model with
multiple entry-exit and skilling pathways that focuses on building
competencies.”
He patiently
noted the suggestions of the Pravasi / NRI delegates for the welfare and
well-being of the Indian community as well as for further strengthening the
enduring bond of friendship. He later met people from Kuwait, Mauritius and
other nationalities also.
“Our
diaspora are our ambassadors. Pleased to interact with our diaspora from Kuwait
at PBD2023”, Pradhan tweeted after the session.
He added, “Always a delight to interact with our
vibrant Indian diaspora of Mauritius. Appreciate their suggestions on educating
youth about Indian culture, spirituality and heritage. Spoke about how NEP 2020
focuses on education that is rooted in Indianness with a modern outlook.
Our diaspora is an integral part of India’s
civilisation and has played an important role in its great journey. Spoke about
our diaspora’s role in enhancing the capacity and mobility of India’s workforce
and in creating a new Indian model for serving humanity
Fazila
Jeewa-Daureeawoo, Minister for Social Integration, Social Security and National
Solidarity, Mauritius also spoke on the occasion on the social bonding and historic
relationships between the Pravasis and India.
MA
Yousuf Ali, CMD, Lulu Group International, UAE also presented his views and
stressed that India was with them always wherever they are.
Sneba
Naldkeoyar, Chairperson for Women in Business, Australia India Business Council
spoke on communication and linkages of, between and with the Pravasis, NRIs and
India.
Other
speakers in the session were Sanjeev Sinha, Board member SBI Group Japan, Kuldeep
Singh Shekhawat, Director, MATV, UK, Dr Siddeek Ahmed, Chairman, ERAM Group,
Saudi Arabia and Anil Trigunayat, former Ambassador to Jordan, Libya and Malta.