The Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is a Cabinet-level position in the Government of India that is responsible for formulating and implementing the National Skill Development Mission. The current minister is Mahendra Nath Pandey.
Introduction to the Minister
Mahendra Nath Pandey is the current Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. He was the former Minister of State for Human Resource Development. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and represents the Chandauli constituency of Uttar Pradesh. He has served as the Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Khadi and Village Industries Board.
Role of the Minister
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is responsible for formulating and implementing the National Skill Development Mission. The mission is aimed at developing the skills of the youth in India by providing them with quality training and education. The ministry is also responsible for developing and promoting entrepreneurship among the youth.
Achievements of the Minister
The Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has achieved a lot in his tenure. He has launched several initiatives to promote skill development and entrepreneurship in India. He has also implemented several schemes to provide financial assistance to the youth to start their own businesses. He has also launched the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) to provide skill-based training to the unemployed youth. The ministry has also set up the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to promote skill development in the country.
The Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship plays an integral role in the development and promotion of skill development and entrepreneurship in India. He has achieved a lot in his tenure and has taken several initiatives to promote skill development and entrepreneurship in the country.