The World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) is observed globally on July 15, 2016 with the theme 'Skills Development to Improve Youth Employment'.
On the occasion, United Nations had organised the event facilitated by the UN Envoy on Youth Ahmad Alhendawi. It was co-organized with the Permanent Missions of Sri Lanka and Portugal to the UN along wth UNESCO and the International Labour Organization (ILO).
The day is observed to create more awareness and a discussion on training and the development of skills for the youth of today, in hopes of creating a better opportunity for them when it comes to employment.
Observances in India-
· The competition has been organised to commemorate Ministry of Skill Development's first anniversary on July 15, 2016.
· President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the first edition of "India Skills Competition" on the occasion of World Youth Skill Day.
· National Skill Development Mission was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 15, 2016 to create convergence across sectors and states in terms of skill training activities.
· The competition has been organised to commemorate Ministry of Skill Development's first anniversary on July 15, 2016.
· President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the first edition of "India Skills Competition" on the occasion of World Youth Skill Day.
· National Skill Development Mission was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 15, 2016 to create convergence across sectors and states in terms of skill training activities.
Background-
The World Youth Skills Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on November 11, 2014 to raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development.
The World Youth Skills Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on November 11, 2014 to raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development.
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