Actors Varun, Anushka to promote ‘Skill India Mission’

By

Maverick Martins

Published
Sep 18, 2018

Bollywood actors Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma have been brought on board to support and endorse the government’s "Skill India Mission", chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
 

As part of the promotional campaign, the actors will promote weavers, craftspeople, and artisans across India to give them an opportunity to showcase their talents and creations.
 
Commenting on the association with the actors, Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, in a statement said, “Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma, through their film ‘Sui Dhaaga--Made in India’, are bringing the focus back on our home-grown artisan and craftsmen community. I wish this endorsement by both actors encourages and influences the youth to take up skill training and earn a better livelihood for themselves.”

Varun added, “Prime Minister Modi has displayed incredible vision and genuine foresight in aiming to organise, skill, train and give financial support to our craftsmen and artisans. We are proud to be promoting this campaign that celebrates self-reliance and entrepreneurship,” Varun said.
 
The Indian government’s ‘Skill India’ campaign aims to create more skilled employment in the country and many textile firms & brands have pledged their support to the campaign.
 
Skill India had last year collaborated with textile major Arvind Ltd to train 20,000 youth across the country in the textile & apparel sector.