Minister assures global market for rural entrepreneurs

Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary said that rural entrepreneurs would be empowered and their products would be made available in the global market.

He was speaking after inaugurating a beneficiaries conclave of the Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) here on Thursday (July 17).

He said that tribal entrepreneurs would be brought into the mainstream. As AI technology grows, acquiring skill development will enable the younger generation to become better job seekers, he said.

Mr. Chaudhary also inaugurated Malappuram Municipality’s smart anganwadis project. All anganwadis in the municipality were made air-conditioned and smart. He said that anganwadis played a key role in fostering social interaction among children before they start going to school.

Around 2,000 JSS beneficiaries took part in the function. As many as 300 beneficiaries were given certificates under the PM Vishwakarma scheme. Entrepreneurs who attained excellence and JSS resource persons were felicitated.

Cards for artisans were also distributed at the ceremony, which also saw the launch of various products of Gotramrutham tribal farmer producer company.

An exhibition featuring handicrafts and products from various entrepreneurs also marked the occasion.

JSS chairman P.V. Abdul Wahab, MP, presided over the function. Malappuram municipal chairman Mujeeb Kaderi, Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence chief executive officer T.V. Vinod, Regional Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship head C. Yuvaraj, Malappuram JSS director V. Umer Koya and district panchayat vice president Ismail Moothedam spoke.