Minister for State for Skill development & Entrepreneurship Rajiv Pratap Rudy said, the NDA government understands the importance of skill development. That is why a separate ministry was created for it. <br/><br/>Speaking at a function organised by nearly 50 industrial associations in Coimbatore today, Mr Rudy said the government wants to redefine the names for skilled workers. <br/><br/>He said, in order to provide academic equivalence, the Centre had decided to award Certificate to ITI students, so that they can pursue higher education. <br/><br/>Stating that ITI students were the backbone of engineering and manufacturing sector, Mr. Rudy said that there were only 3.5 per cent skilled workers in the country, compared to skilled workforce of between 55 per cent to 95 per cent of the total population in several other nations.<br/><br/>

Minister for State for Skill development & Entrepreneurship Rajiv Pratap Rudy said, the NDA government understands the importance of skill development. <br/><br/>That is why a separate ministry was created for it. Speaking during a function in Coimbatore today, Mr Rudy said the government wants to redefine the names for skilled workers. <br/><br/>He said, the government plans to make provisions like those who are doing 10+2 along with technical training courses to pursue higher studies.<br/>