ENA MSME 2024-11-07 15:02:52 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Coimbatore, Nov 7 (KNN)</strong> The Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (CODISSIA) has presented a comprehensive proposal to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, emphasising the establishment of a Skill Development University to address the growing workforce needs of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the region.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">CODISSIA President M Karthikeyan highlighted concerns regarding the Coimbatore Master Plan 2041 draft, pointing out discrepancies in land classification where existing industrial areas are currently designated as agricultural and residential zones.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The association has called for an expedited revision of the master plan, advocating for inclusive stakeholder consultation to better serve industrial requirements.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The proposed Skill Development University forms a cornerstone of CODISSIA's vision for workforce enhancement.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The association has requested the state government to allocate 90 percent of funds toward skill development initiatives, targeting candidates with basic education, including tenth-grade graduates and school dropouts.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">To strengthen rural employment opportunities, CODISSIA has proposed a collaborative framework through a Memorandum of Understanding between the rural development department, district industries centre, and relevant associations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This partnership aims to establish a dedicated Skill Development Centre focused on training rural labourers for integration into the MSME sector.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The proposal includes provisions for stipends and accommodation support during the one-year training period for unskilled workers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"> To achieve self-reliance, an appropriate mechanism for skilling the existing workforce within the state must be urgently implemented through a phased approach, Karthikeyan emphasised, expressing CODISSIA's willingness to partner with the government in refining existing schemes and developing new initiatives.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 39832 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/msme/codissia-proposes-skill-development-university-to-address-msme-workforce-needs-in-coimbatore 2024-11-07 15:02:52 knnindia.co.in