Jharkhand skill centres become launchpads for new-age jobs

Jharkhand’s rapid development is steering its young population toward becoming future-ready, with the Mukhyamantri Sarthi Yojana emerging as the cornerstone of this transformation. Government-run skill centres have become the driving force behind the initiative, offering advanced technological training and connecting young people directly to high-demand jobs.

At the Deendayal Upadhyay Skill Centre in Kanke, nearly 900 trainees are currently enrolled in cutting-edge courses ranging from drone technology to electric vehicle assembly. Training is delivered through a mix of focused classroom instruction and intensive hands-on sessions.

Speaking about the importance of skill training, Chief Minister Hemant Soren said: "In the times to come, if you have skills, you will never have to go hungry." In the centre’s drone lab, trainees practise everything from component assembly to precision flying. With drone applications expanding rapidly across agriculture, security, disaster management, and logistics, the programme is preparing students for strong future demand.

Drone Service Technician trainee Ritu Kumari shared her experience: "We are taught in complete detail how to fly a drone and how everything works. There are proper arrangements for accommodation, food and other necessities here, so we never face any inconvenience."

The centre also operates a comprehensive automobile and electric mobility unit, where students learn four-wheeler servicing and EV assembly, including building e-rickshaws. As India shifts toward electric mobility, these trainees are being equipped with skills that match emerging industry needs.

Four-wheeler trainee Aniruddh Kumar said, "I am doing a course in automotive because I am interested in four-wheelers, which is why I took admission in this sector. I am studying hard for placement and to make my future bright."

A dedicated healthcare wing forms another key arm of the centre, where trainees undergo four to five months of practical lessons in first aid and patient care. The programme aims to meet the rising demand for skilled support staff in hospitals and healthcare facilities.

General Duty Assistant trainee Nehal Ansari highlighted the centre’s impact: "If this centre didn’t exist, it would have been very difficult for people like us. We wouldn’t have had access to such facilities, and we wouldn’t even know where we would be. This place is like our second home.."

The Mukhyamantri Saarthi Yojana further supports trainees with free hostel facilities, meals, and even unemployment allowance for those awaiting placement. Through such measures, the initiative ensures inclusivity and opportunity for every young learner.