Shillong: The Government of Meghalaya, in partnership with the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), inaugurated a three-day Student Skilling Programme in Shillong on Monday.
This initiative aims to empower the youth of Meghalaya by providing them with essential skills in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector.
The first phase of the Student Skilling Programme kicked off with a Faculty Development Programme (FDP) focused on skill development in the BFSI sector.
Organised by the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, the State Higher Education Council, and the NSE, the programme is being held from January 20 to 23.
The goal is to equip faculty members from higher education institutions with the knowledge and tools necessary to train students in this vital sector.
The inaugural session of the FDP was graced by A. Ch. Marak, Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya’s Education Department, who served as the chief guest.
In his speech, he encouraged faculty members to engage actively with resource person Biswanath Chakraborty, SEBI Smart Trainer from Kolkata.
H.D.B. Sangma, MCS, Director of Higher & Technical Education, highlighted that the programme is designed to provide youth with valuable skills that would enhance their employability in the BFSI sector.
The main objective of this collaboration is to enhance the skill sets of students and beneficiaries in Meghalaya, promoting awareness about the securities market while providing critical training.
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This will ultimately improve their competence, boost their employability, and deepen their understanding of the BFSI sector.
Earlier, the Education Department of Meghalaya had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NSE in a ceremony attended by key government officials, including the Chief Minister and Education Minister.
The collaboration is expected to provide students with better job prospects and promote a stronger understanding of financial markets, contributing to the state’s overall socio-economic development.
