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Join skill development courses to improve job prospects: Mehbooba to youth 8/29/2016 11:22:27 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Aug 29 : Stressing the importance of skill development among the youth, the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said that in addition to basic education, development of skills not only helps career progression but also adds value to the organization one works for. She urged youth to join skill development courses to improve job prospects. Speaking at a function organized in connection with the inauguration of Food Craft Institute Jammu at Jagti (Nagrota) here, the Chief Minister said that the institute will be an addition to the tourism infrastructure in Jammu, catering to the needs of skilled manpower in the tourism sector and shall in its own way contribute towards the State Government's vision of developing Jammu as an independent tourist destination. The Chief Minister com-plimented the concerned department for having completed the new building in a record time. She also expressed happiness on the fact that the institute is helping contribute to the skill development initiative. She appreciated the fact that many pass-outs from the institute have already been placed and are earning a living for themselves. Regarding tourism sector in the state, Mehbooba said that J&K has been gifted by nature with beauty and if we are able to tap this potential optimally by enhancing the skills of the youth in tourism industry we shall be able to develop J&K as one of the best tourism destinations in the world. Earlier, the Chief Minister also distributed course completion certificates among some students.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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