Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region Government of India

CII North East Skills Conclave

Forging Partnerships for Skills Delivery
23 24 January 2012: Guwahati Programme Structure Day I: Monday, 23 January 2012 :: Mapping the Skill Potential in the North Eastern Region
1000 1100 hrs Inaugural Session Welcome & Theme Address Mr N M Borah Chairman, CII North East Council & CMD, Oil India Ltd Mr S Mahalingam Chairman, CII Council on Skill Development and Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd Ms Jayati Chandra Secretary Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region Mr Dilip Chenoy Managing Director & CEO National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) Shri Paban Singh Ghatowar Honble Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region Shri Paban Singh Ghatowar Honble Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region Mr Tarun Gogoi *** Honble Chief Minister, Government of Assam Mr Abhijit Baruah Co-Chairman, CII North East Council & MD, Premier Cryogenics Pvt. Ltd

Address

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Introduction of Skill Gap Studies

Launch of NSDC Skill Gap Studies Address by Guest of Honour

Address by Chief Guest

Concluding Remarks & Vote of Thanks

1100 1115 hrs 1115-1230 hrs Program as on 12.01.12

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Tea Break Session I :: Setting the Stage: Skill Potential in the NER

Focus: The landscape of the North Eastern Region is going through a transformation heralding new investments in the existing as well as in new and emerging sectors.. New generation of entrepreneurs are emerging and is being well supported by aspiring young population. In order to ensure the realization of the emerging economic potential the Region holds and leverage on the growth and development momentum unleashed in the Region, there is a need for a structured approach to analyse the current skill gaps and future potential, encourage greater industry participation to build competencies of the people to address the market demands, explore strategic options of skill delivery models and enable actual delivery of skills. This session will focus on a detailed overview of the potential and spell out in specific terms the potential and opportunities in the North East. The sectors with high potential will be highlighted. Structure: Theme Presentation cum Panel Discussion 1115 1120 hrs Opening Remarks by Session Chairperson Ms Jayati Chandra Secretary Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region Mr Raghutamma Rao Managing Director IMaCS

1120-1140 hrs

Theme Presentation (Focus on the key findings of the Studies) Panel Discussion

1140-1230 hrs

Focus: y What are the critical areas /sub sectors that may require priority intervention for skill development y The specific challenges faced at delivery points y What are the possible kinds of industry level interventions that may be launched on the ground Are there any quick solutions or suggestions to convert challenges into opportunities in the short term Panelist Mr S S Raju *** President Head Infra Punj & Lloyd Mr D V R Rajiv Mohan, *** Business Head Spices & General Manager Exports ITC Ltd Agri Business Division Mr Vasant Ayyapan Director Corporate Sustainability Indian Hotels

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Open Discussion Summing up by Chairperson 1230-1330 hrs Session Chairperson

Session II (a) :: State Government Ecosystems and Initiatives for Skills Development (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Mizoram) Focus: The North Eastern Region is currently the recipient of significant development inputs and expenditure. Additionally in many States, one notices urgency for catalyzing growth from within. In this context, skills development is now becoming the cornerstone of development Strategies and planning for the North Eastern Region to ensure that the aspiring local population is able to reap the benefits of growth. This session and the following one will present North East State specific programmes initiatives and policies for skilling / and upskilling with special reference to possibilities for public-private-people partnerships in skill delivery Session Structure: Presentations cum Question & Answers. Opening Remarks by Session Chairman Ms Jayashree Mukherjee Joint Secretary Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region Representative from Government of Arunachal Pradesh Mr Ravi Shankar Prasad, Labour Commissioner, Assam Representative from Government of Manipur Representative from Government of Mizoram Session Chairperson

Presentation by Presentation by Presentation by Presentation by Open Discussion Summing up by Chairperson 1100 1115 hrs 1430-1530 hrs Lunch Break

Session II (b) :: State Government Ecosystems and Initiatives for Skills Development (Meghalaya, Sikkim, Nagaland and Tripura) Focus: Same as Session II (a) Opening Remarks by Session Chairman Presentation by Mr U Sangma Secretary North East Council Representative from Government of Meghalaya

Program as on 12.01.12
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Presentation by Presentation by Presentation by Open Discussion Summing up by Chairperson 1530-1700 hrs

Representative from Government of Sikkim Representative from Government of Nagaland Representative from Government of Tripura

Session Chairperson

Session III:: Experience Sharing by State Skill Missions Focus: The Skills agenda has gained momentum and several State Skill Missions have started showing outcomes. The State Missions have utilized their inherent strengths to optimize resources and evolve applicable skill delivery models. The experiences are rich and worth imbibing. The key challenge lies is actualizing the potential through an effective delivery mechanism. The Session will focus on some of the best practices and most successful initiatives for skill development taken by some State Governments in India under their respective Skill Missions with a special objective of considering their replication in the North Eastern Region. Session Structure: Presentations and Panel Discussion Opening Remarks by Session Chairperson Presentation by Mr P K Choudhury *** Addl Chief Secretary Government of Assam Mr P Panneervel *** Principal Secretary Labour & Employment Government of Gujarat Dr Lalit Mehra *** Principal Secretary Government of Rajasthan Mr N Manjunatha Prasad *** Commissioner Commissionerate of Labour & Employment Government of Karnataka

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Key features of the Skill Development delivery model The challenges faced at the time of implementation The innovative approaches taken to ensure successful skill delivery Specify key enablers which enhance delivery

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Sustainable models for replication Mr Goutam Roy COO- Employability & Skill Development Future Group Private Sector Representative from Private Sector Session Chairperson

Panelist Open Discussion Summing up by Chairperson 1700-1800 hrs Business to Government Meetings

END OF DAY I

Day 2: Tuesday, 24 Jan 12:: Taking the Skill Agenda Forward through PublicPrivate-People-Partnership (4Ps)
1000-1100 hrs Session IV :: PSU Perspectives for Upscaling Skill Development Focus: The public sector is a strong force in the ecosystem of the North Eastern Region. The Session will focus on initiatives by public sector units in the region for skill development and delivery. Of special importance will be models of partnerships envisaged by them in enabling grass root level implementation of programmes. Session Structure: Panel Discussion Opening Remarks by Session Chairperson Summing up by Chairperson Panel Discussion Focus: y y y Panelist Panelist What are the emerging skill requirements in the PSUs Partnerships that PSUs are keen to leverage How can opportunities be best managed to ensure successful grass root level implementation Representative from Oil India Ltd Mr R K Garg *** Chief General Manager Session Chairperson

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State Bank of India Assam Panelist Representative from Bamboo Mission- Assam Mr P S Barthakur *** General Manager - Personnel NEEPCO Mr P N Prasad Managing Director BRAHMAPUTRA CRACKER AND POLYMER LIMITED

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Open Discussion Summing up by Chairperson 1100-1200 hrs Session Chairperson

Session V :: Emerging Skill Models for 4 Ps Focus: Several innovative models are emerging in the Skills development space including public-private-community partnerships. The Session will present various successful models - purely Public / Government initiative, in a Partnership mode, Public Private partnership mode, as a Commercial Venture, as a CSR initiative, as a Social Enterprise and also deliberate on the possibilities of replicating these initiatives in the North East Region. Session Structure: Presentation or Panel Discussion Opening Remarks by Session Chairperson Presentation by Mr Nalin Jena *** Senior Education Specialist World Banks Father V M Thomas Founder Director Don Bosco Institute Mr Sushil Ramola *** CEO B-able Mr Hari Padmanabhan *** Chairman PanIIT Reach for India (PARFI) Representative from CORE Technologies

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1200 1215 hrs 1215-1315 hrs

Tea Break Session VI :: Emerging Skill Models for 4 Ps Focus: Successful implementation of models needs strategic planning. The few imperatives that need to be put in place to ensure successful implementation are financing, mobilization, technology intervention and sustainability. This session will discuss the many challenges that exist from the point of planning to the implementation stage. Of significant importance will be the deliberations on designing the delivery instruments for the development of replicable models. Session Structure: Presentation or Panel Discussion Opening Remarks by Session Chairperson Presentation by Mr A K Srivastav Chief General Manager NABARD Mr Suvopriya Mukherjee Assistant Vice President Special Projects Global Talent Mr Navin Bhatia Managing Director Navkar Centre for Skills Shri Gopal Krishan Bhasin GM Project SMART ATDC

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Open Discussion Summing up by Chairperson 1315 1415 hrs 1415-1515 hrs Lunch Break Valedictory Session:: Defining the Agenda forward- Perspective Sharing from the Top Focus: The leadership of the North Eastern Region has recognized the catalytic role that Skill development can play in unleashing growth from within. There is an urgent requirement to chalk out specific strategies for promotion of convergence and partnerships for meeting the Skill demands with a special focus on policy intervention required in this regards. As an intervention from the higher level, the Chief Minister of the North Eastern States will share their perspectives and vision on the subject. Session Structure: Panel Discussion Opening Remarks by Session Program as on 12.01.12
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Session Chairperson

CII Office Bearer

Chairperson Panel Discussion Panelist Panelist Panelist Panelist Panelist Open Discussion Summing up by Chairperson Session Chairperson Chief Minister Government of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Government of Meghalaya Chief Minister Government of Mizoram Chief Minister Government of Sikkim Representative from Planning Commission

END OF CONCLAVE

Program as on 12.01.12
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