NSEDM, Saint-Gobain Gyproc sign MoU for skill development and placements

KOHIMA, AUGUST 23 (MExN): The Nagaland Skill & Entrepreneurship Development Mission (NSEDM), IDAN, Government of Nagaland, and Saint-Gobain India Private Limited (Gyproc Business) exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 21 to collaborate on skill development, outcome-based training and placement support for youth in Nagaland.The MoU will facilitate an industry-aligned training ecosystem for Assistant Technician–False Ceiling and Drywall Installer, with a focus on equipping local youth with practical skills relevant to the construction and interior solutions sector.According to a press release, the partnership aims to address skill gaps in modern construction techniques while creating pathways for employment and entrepreneurship.Vineet Kumar, Additional Secretary and Project Manager, NSEDM, highlighted Nagaland’s potential and the need to develop industry-relevant skills to expand employment opportunities for youth. He said NSEDM was initiated to strengthen the State’s skilling ecosystem and bridge the gap between training and actual employment opportunities.Representing Saint-Gobain, Dr Dharmik Vaishnav, Head–Project Sales, Key Accounts, Contractors & Skills, and Emmanuel Vijay Kumar G., Senior Manager–Skill Development, attended the MoU exchange and engaged with NSEDM on the proposed collaboration.Under the partnership, a three-month NSDC-certified skilling programme will be offered. Saint-Gobain Gyproc will support the government in setting up a training laboratory, including a display lab, besides providing technical and training support.The company will also provide placement assistance, handholding for trained candidates and support for entrepreneurship opportunities, the release stated.The proposed facility will be the first skill centre established by Saint-Gobain in the North Eastern Region. NSEDM will prepare candidates for training once the centre becomes operational.The initiative is expected to help create a pool of locally trained manpower in modern construction technologies, reduce dependence on skilled workers from outside the State and retain greater economic value within Nagaland.The collaboration is part of NSEDM’s efforts to forge industry partnerships and create market-driven, employment-oriented and entrepreneurship-focused skilling opportunities for youth in the State.