Guwahati, Jul 7 (PTI) The northeast region, mainly Assam,
is crucial to producing skilled people with potential for
absorption in various sectors within and outside the country,
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Skill Development, S
Ramadorai said today. Stating that as per the Prime Minister's vision about 500
million skilled people will be required in the country by year
2022, Ramadorai told reporters here that with so much scope
for employment, the focus now would be on training and making
the people skilled and ready for employment. "Assam has employment scope in the agro industry,
horticulture, fishery, tourism and hospitality, tea industry,
IT and IT enabled sector, construction and health care. Skill
development will be required," he said. 'Green Job' opportunities would also emerge in energy
efficient sectors, water, waste, land, air and carbon
management sectors with concerns in these areas at the
international level, he said. "The crucial factor is employment and employability. When
people are trained they are employable. Technology is a great
help in providing training. (We) must be open to all new ideas
within and outside the country," Ramadorai said.