SHIMLA -21^st July, 2026

CM launches 'Takniki Rozgar Setu' Portal to strengthen employment opportunities for technical education students

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the 'Takniki Rozgar Setu' portal of Technical Education department here on Monday evening. The portal is first of its kind digital platform aimed at connecting the students, technical institutions and employers through a unified system to streamline the placement and recruitment process in Himachal Pradesh.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the state government was committed to create a robust ecosystem for skill development and employment generation. The Takniki Rozgar Setu portal would serve as an effective link between aspiring youth and industry, ensuring better access to employment opportunities for students pursuing technical education.

The portal has been designed as a comprehensive digital platform where students can build their profiles, showcase their skill sets, upload details of training and certifications, discover job opportunities, apply online and track their placement status. The initiative would empower students by providing them direct access to employment opportunities and industry requirements.

Employers can register on the portal, post vacancies, review eligible candidates, initiate the hiring process and intimate the department about successful recruitments. The integrated system would facilitate transparent and efficient interactions between employers and job seekers while reducing procedural delays in the recruitment process.

The Chief Minister said that 164 institutions including 136 Industrial Training Institutes, 18 Polytechnics, five Engineering Colleges and five Pharmacy Colleges have been registered under this portal. He said that 26,168 students had got registration through Him Access Integration portal out of which skill mapping of 23,054 had been done. So far, 97 employers have also registered with the portal. He said that services of skilled manpower like electricians, plumbers etc. can also be taken for even minimal days' work through this portal and skilled manpower can register on this platform. He said that technical institutions would be able to manage student data, approve profiles and monitor placement outcomes through the portal. This would help educational institutions maintain updated records and strengthen their engagement with prospective employers.

Sh. Sukhu said that the state government was leveraging technology to improve governance and create meaningful employment avenues for the youth. He expressed hope that the Takniki Rozgar Setu Portal would strengthen industry-academia linkages, enhance employability and provide a reliable platform for skilled youth to secure quality employment opportunities.

The Chief Minister said that the state government remains committed to make Himachal Pradesh a hub of skilled human resources and ensure that the youth of the state were equipped to meet the requirements of the industrialists.

Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani, Principal Secretary Dr. Abhishek Jain, Director, Digital Technology and Governance Dr. Nipun Jindal and other senior officers were also present on the occasion.

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Samarth Atri calls on CM ahead of Asian Short Track Ice Skating Trophy 2026

Samarth Atri, a promising young athlete from Bhoranj tehsil in Hamirpur district, called on Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday evening and sought his blessings ahead of the prestigious Asian Short Track Ice Skating Trophy 2026.

Samarth has been selected to represent India at the international championship, scheduled to be held in Dehradun from 17 to 20 August, 2026.

Congratulating the young skater on his achievement, the Chief Minister extended his best wishes for a successful performance at the Asian event. He said that the state government was committed to create world-class sports infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh to enable talented athletes to hone their skills and excel at national and international competitions.

The Chief Minister lauded Samarth Atri for earning a place on the international stage through his talent, dedication and hard work, adding that his accomplishment has brought pride to Himachal Pradesh. He expressed confidence that Samarth would deliver an outstanding performance at the Asian Short Track Ice Skating Trophy and bring laurels to both India and the state.

A Class X student of the prestigious Auckland House School, Shimla, Samarth Atri has been training regularly at the Shimla Ice Skating Rink for the past six to seven years. He was recently selected to participate in the 21^st National Short Track Ice Skating Championship, where his impressive performance earned him a place in the National Training Camp. Based on his outstanding performance during the camp, he has now been selected to represent India at the Asian Short Track Ice Skating Trophy 2026.