(The Gist of PIB) Mochi Swabhimaan Initiative

(The Gist of PIB) Mochi Swabhimaan Initiative
[OCTOBER-2019]

Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship announced the launch of Mochi Swabhimaan Initiative.

Mochi Swabhimaan Initiative is a nationwide effort in which Leather Sector Skill Council (LSSC) will support the cobbler community who provide leather-based services, with CSR funds.
This will ensure that they work in a dignified manner by bringing respect to their skills by giving them better working environment in the form of kiosks/umbrellas.

The Leather Sector Skill Council (LSSC) is an NSDC approved non-profit organization dedicated to meet the demand for skilled workforce in the leather industry in India.
The council, in partnership with CLE, caters to the training and employment needs of various sub-sectors in the leather industry.
Set up in 2012, LSSC works with a host of members from the industry, government organizations, academia, the training partners and the assessment partners.