Question : SHORTAGE OF TECHNICALLY TRAINED PERSONNEL



(a) Whether there is shortage of technically trained personnel in the country;

(b) if so , the details and reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Government proposes to run training programme so as to ensure the availability to technically trained personnel on regular basis; and

(d) if so , the details thereof ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT ( SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR SAHU)

(a)&(b) M/o Labour & Employment is not aware of any shortage of technically trained persons. However, in the context of globalization and economic liberalization skill level of the workers require upgradation.

(c) & (d) Various institutions in public and private sectors are engaged in imparting skill training to the new entrants to the labour force at different level to ensure the availability of technically trained personnel on regular basis.