Delhi govt inks pact with UNICEF-led initiative to empower youth with skills, job opportunities

Delhi government's Dialogue and Development Commission and a UNICEF-initiated multi-stakeholder global platform inked a pact on Thursday to work toger to empower youth with skills and job opportunities, starting with strengning of Rozgaar Bazaar portal launched in July.

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said partnership with "YuWaah" is an opportunity to help youth live a meaningful and productive life which contributes to society and nation.

" two biggest challenges that country is facing right w is joblessness and COVID-19. While world waits for COVID-19 vaccine, problem of joblessness is t going to be solved by a simple vaccine," Sisodia said.

"To dress this, we need to come toger through concentrated efforts, such as collaboration we have signed between Delhi government and YuWaah," he said.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Jasmine Shah, vice chairperson, Dialogue and Development Commission, and Dr Yasmin Ali Haque, UNICEF India Representative, in presence of Sisodia.

"Young people in India face many challenges – opportunities are even greater. By working with and supporting its young people, India can transform its ecomic and social outcomes in deces to come," Haque said. 

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