All for skill development

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu has always been a pioneering leader in higher education while making sure that its role must also expand to help the state’s youth prepare for the future. The Naan Mudhalvan programme, which has benefited more than 41.38 lakh students, provides skill training and entrepreneurship development to young people with a unique approach, aiming not only to identify student talent but also to bridge the gap between academia and industry. Around 25.63 lakh students come from arts and science colleges, followed by 10.91 lakh from engineering colleges, 3.77 lakh from polytechnics, and 1.07 lakh from Industrial Training Institutes. In addition to training students in emerging sectors, the programme collaborates with multinational companies, organises job fairs, and maintains a skill registry to connect candidates with potential employers.