Rozgaar Mission Industry Connect 2025
22nd August 2025
Prof. Sanghamitra V. Arora (Director, Career Development Centre) and Ms. Anjali (Head - Training & Placement from Dronacharya Group of Institutions, Greater Noida attended the “Rozgaar Mission Industry Connect 2025” on 22nd August 2025 organized by the Department of Labour and Employment, Uttar Pradesh.
The inaugural session began with the lighting of the lamp and a welcome address by Smt. Neha Prakash (I.A.S.), Director, Employment, Government of Uttar Pradesh. The Rozgaar Mission booklet was released by Shri Anil Rajbhar, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister, Labour and Employment, U.P., followed by keynote addresses from Dr. M.K.S. Sundaram, Principal Secretary, Labour & Employment, U.P., and Shri Harvansh Chawla, Chairman, BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The technical sessions featured a detailed presentation on employment initiatives by Shri P.K. Pundir, Additional Director, Employment, U.P., along with special addresses by Dr. Mahesh Sharma (Hon’ble MP, Gautam Buddha Nagar), Shri Manohar Lal Panth (Hon’ble Minister of State, U.P.), and Shri Anil Rajbhar. Industry leaders such as Mr. Ajay Kaul (National Head, TCS) and Mr. Ashutosh Chaturvedi (Head - Public Affairs, Noida International Airport Pvt. Ltd.) shared valuable insights on job creation and industry expectations. The afternoon sessions included an address by Mr. Kushagra Awasthi, a panel discussion moderated by Ms. Poonam Sharma, and impactful speeches by Mr. Sanjeev Sharma (President, Industrial Entrepreneurs Organization), Mr. Rajeev Agarwal (Director, Lloyd Institute), and Dr. Khushboo Arora. The sessions concluded with an engaging Q&A that brought together perspectives from industry leaders, academicians, and government officials.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks by Ms. Manisha Atri, Employment Officer, Gautam Buddha Nagar. The event served as a platform for dialogue between the government, academia, and industry, highlighting the U.P. government’s commitment towards skill development and employment generation. Key takeaways emphasized the need for employability skills, internships, and industry-aligned training, with academic institutions like DGI encouraged to strengthen partnerships with industry for student career advancement.
Overall, the Rozgaar Mission Industry Connect 2025 marked a significant step towards fostering a strong Industry–Government–Academia ecosystem and reaffirmed collective commitment to creating a sustainable employment landscape for the youth.