Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS) recently partnered with IPE Global Limited in conducting a SKILL GAP ANALYSIS under the DDU-GKY scheme in Jharkhand. The study aims to identify gaps in the demand and supply of skills in the labor market and forecast the projected job requirements in various sectors for the next five years. To address this concern, the JSLPS in partnership with IPE Global Limited, New Delhi, and with the support of Jharkhand Industrial Area Development Authority (JIADA), Bokaro Region held an Industry Association workshop at Bokaro Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA) Bhawan. The workshop was held to bridge the demand-supply gaps in manpower and align the demand and supply of skills in the labor market. Officials and industry partners from Bokaro, Dhanbad, and Giridih were among the participants. Through the workshop, they discussed the labor and employment status of the state, the impact of automation in the industry, and their readiness for industrial revolution 4.0. They also spoke about best practices to reduce out-migration and enhance diversity and inclusion.
IPE Global Limited is an international development sector consulting organization based in New Delhi. Their areas of expertise include health, education, and social protection, among others. The organization has a pool of multidisciplinary experts tasked with providing technical assistance, analytical services, and program management solutions to organizations addressing complex issues related to development.
Keerthishree G is the Regional Director-JIADA Bokaro and an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer. She delivered a welcome note during the Industry Association workshop held at the Bokaro Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA) Bhawan. Keerthishree G has also served as the District Development Commissioner (DDC).
