SRINAGAR, March 17 -- The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) J&K Skill Development Panel convened its inaugural meeting today in Srinagar, under the leadership of panel convener Ufair Ajaz Kitab, Managing Director, Kashmir Motors. The meeting brought together prominent industry leaders, including Haseeb Renzu, CEO WoodVenture; Siddhant Chowdhary, Director Vivanta by Taj Jammu; and Dawar Mir, Managing Director Ziraat Agro Venture LLP.

The primary focus of the meeting was on identifying the skilling requirements across various sectors and organizing capacity-building workshops aimed at addressing the growing skill gaps that exist between industry needs and workforce capabilities.

"Skill development is essential for the progress of our...