Presiding over convocation at Global Institutes here, Jaitley said the ambitious programme, being launched under National Skill Development Mission, would impart skill training to 24 lakh youth over the next year and trained candidates would be awarded with incentives.
The Minister said this program would prove a milestone for skilled youngsters as they could become self-reliant after getting professional training.
Exhorting the students to become the best he said only skilled and professionals could compete in this competitive era.