India has potential to 'capitalise' skilling opportunities, says PM Modi

PM Modi said skill is timeless, and it keeps getting better with time and it makes you different from others

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India has a potential to "capitalise" the skilling opportunities, which in-turn can supplement the "global demand".

The Prime Minister further stressed "the need to map this demand and align Indian standards with those of other countries" and added, "the Indian youth with a long maritime tradition can contribute as expert sailors to merchant navies across the world due to the growing demand in this sector."

PM Modi addressed a virtual event to mark completion of five years of Skill India mission on the occasion of World Youth Skills