The Chhattisgarh government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aiming to establish advanced healthcare services and provide vocational training aligned with the evolving needs of modern day healthcare sector. The MoU was signed between the Chhattisgarh State Skill Development Authority and the Sri Sathya Sai Health and Education Trust in the presence of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.
Under the initiative, both residential and non-residential training programmes will be offered free of cost, with courses covering key healthcare disciplines such as Medical Laboratory Technology, Cardiology Technician, ECG Technician, Cardiac Care Technician and Emergency Medical Technician.
The programmes are expected to equip young participants with specialised skills and open pathways to sustainable careers in hospitals, diagnostic centres and emergency response services, strengthening the overall healthcare delivery ecosystem in Chhattisgarh.
The move reflects the state government’s focus on linking skill development with public health priorities, preparing a trained workforce capable of meeting the demands of expanding healthcare infrastructure, particularly in remote and underserved regions.
Officials involved in the signing highlighted that the partnership is designed not only to improve service delivery across the state but also to generate meaningful employment opportunities for youth in a sector witnessing rapid growth.
This MoU comes as part of a broader series of partnerships the state has pursued to enhance healthcare and related services, including agreements to bring in specialised hospital facilities and training collaborations, underscoring a multifaceted strategy to raise healthcare standards and accessibility within Chhattisgarh.
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