Pramod Madhwaraj Inaugurates ‘Alvas Pragati 2017’
Moodbidri: Minister for Fisheries, Sports and Youth Affairs Promodh Madwaraj said that the present competitive era has made the recruiters give preference to candidates who possess skills and efficiency in their chosen field, rather than just qualification. So it is inevitable to develop required skills to get absorbed in the job market.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 9th edition of mass placement drive ‘Alva’s Pragati-2017’ organized by Alva’s Education Foundation, here on Saturday, at V.S Acharya Auditorium, Vidyagiri.
‘It is only the competency and versatility of candidates that matters during the time interview. The hiring company doesn’t mind paying any amount for a potential employee’ he added. Commenting on the process of the interview where English is made compulsory to communicate, Minister said, it is unfair and unfortunate for the rural candidates to be judged on their capability on the basis of English communication. The Skill development ministry of Karnataka which is handled by chief minister Siddaramaiaha is focusing more on harmonizing the skill development activities in the country. Madwaraj added and said, ‘India has 70% youth population and young people are full of energy and courage which can be very well used in constructive and developmental activities’. In view of the growing unemployment, the minister said, one has to seek an alternative to earn his/her livelihood and self-employment is the best alternative, he advised.
Chief guest of the programme CEO and Vice President NMC Health Care, Abu Dhabi Binay R Shetty said, workout a life plan and proceed in the same path which leads to success.
Presiding over the programme, Mulki- Moodbidri Legislator Abhaychandra Jain, said that job competency can be developed through participating in these kinds of job fairs. He added and said, this is an ingenious way to meet the needs of both employers and potential employees.
The main block was dedicated for openings for degree, post-graduate and engineering degree holders, whereas degree block was for ITI, Diploma, PUC and SSLC candidates. Clarity wall, Employability Enhancement Center and Digital display added to the clarity on the companies’ recruitment processes.
Alva’s Education Foundation chairman Dr M Mohan Alva, MLC Capt Ganesh Karnik, Former Minister and Alva’s Education Foundation Trustee Amarnath Shetty and Jayashri Amarnath Shetty were present among others.
