CTE signs MoU with Women & Child Development, Government of Maharashtra to Deliver Skill Development Programs

By: WE Staff | Thursday, 5 January 2023

A MoU was signed by the Consortium for Technical Education (CTE) and Women and Child Development (WCD), Government of Maharashtra with the aim of empoweringwomen and children through training and skill development programs. CTE will renderprovide computer science, IT and cyber security skill development programs through newly established learning centers. Hands on experience will also be provided to the beneficiaries.

Shri. DilipHivrale, Deputy Commissioner (Women Development), Govt. of Maharashtra has been appointed as the Nodal officer by the Commissionerate of Women and Child Development (WCD), Government of Maharashtra. He will work along with the CTE with a vision to empowerment the women in the state of Maharashtra.

Speaking about the development, Smt. R. Vimala, IAS, Commissioner, Women and Child Development, Government of Maharashtra, said, “I am extremely happy that CTE has come forward with a plan to train the most needy in the field of computer science and cyber security. This will help in creating awareness and spreading positivity in the lives of children and women. This effort by CTE will go a long way in mainstreaming the deprived sections of the society. I am also excited that our department is soon going to set up a Hub for Empowerment of Women under Mission Shakti where we will work for the overall development of women. I am grateful to CTE for offering to help in the overall planning and designing of programs in these centres.”

K. A. Alagarsamy, Director, Consortium for Technical Education (CTE), said, “The MoU presents perfect opportunity to create awareness and broaden IT knowledge, and empower women in the state of Maharashtra. CTE’s services will enable skill development through practical training programs and helps them to step into the job market equipped with knowledge and IT skills to tackle the challenges. We are looking forward to providing skilling, upskilling and reskilling programs with a flexible mode of learning.”