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A QUARTERLY Editorial published by
Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council
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SKILL NEWSLETTER Issue 16 | October 2019 – December 2019
Issue 16 | October 2019 – December 2019
A QUARTERLY Editorial published by
Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council
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SKILL NEWSLETTER Issue 16 | October 2019 – December 2019
COVER STORY: CHAPTER 1
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS (DOP), MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND
FERTILIZERS ENCOURAGES PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIO-PHARMACEUTICALS
MANUFACTURING AND SALES ORGANIZATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION OF EXISTING
WORKFORCE CERTIFICATION UNDER MSDE FUNDED PROGRAM “PMKVY RPL -BEST IN
CLASS EMPLOYER”
In a recent advisory circular issued by DOP, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Ministry has again
encouraged Pharmaceutical and Bio-pharmaceuticals manufacturing and sales organizations to
participate with LSSSDC to get their workforce assessed and certified as per ‘National Occupational
Standards’ set by Industry for Life Sciences Sector.
The advisory clearly states that currently Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
is funding this program for a set of employers as per eligibility criteria defined by the Governing Body
of LSSSSDC and approved by MSDE through its flagship scheme of PMKVY RPL- BICE (Pradhan Mantri
Kaushal Vikas Yojana- Recognition of Prior Learning for Best in Class Employers). The program will
enable employers to verify the compliance by its salesforce with Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical
Marketing Practices (UCPMP) guidelines.
Mr. Ranjit Madan, CEO-LSSSDC shared that already top 11 employers are participating in the initiative
for their salesforce skill assessment and over 18000 salesforces have been certified in the sales and
marketing occupation. This initiative provides an opportunity to get an Industry specific assessment
executed for a large salesforce with zero cost to employer. Employees qualifying for the assessment
benchmark performance are awarded with Indian vocation qualification of that job role. Additionally,
employees get a token reward of INR 500/- (Rupees Five hundred only) and a personal accident
insurance for 3 years with a sum assured of 2 lacs. The eligibility criteria is listed on the website of
LSSSDC.
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SKILL NEWSLETTER Issue 16 | October 2019 – December 2019
COVER STORY: CHAPTER 2
LSSSDC FURTHER BOOSTS IT’S INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT DURING APPRENTICESHIP
PAKHWADA, 30 SEP 2019 TO 15 OCT 2019
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship announced the first fortnight of October as
‘Apprenticeship Pakhwada’, which was inaugurated and launched by Honourable Minister of State –
SDE, Mr. R K Singh on 30th Sep 2019.
During the ‘Apprenticeship Pakhwada’, LSSSDC participated in the Apprenticeship workshops in the
states of Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Telangana and Uttrakhand. 40+ new Industries participated in
the workshops. Following up with these organisations for engagement in National Apprenticeship
Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and other efforts resulted, resulted in LSSSDC on boarding over 100 Industry
Partners for apprenticeship by end December 2019.
LSSSDC’s MoU Exchange with Nueland Laboratories
LSSSDC’s MoU Exchange with Cadila Healthcare
In the closing ceremony of ‘Apprenticeship Pakhwada’, LSSSDC signed MOUs with Cadila Healthcare
(Zydus) and Neuland Laboratories for engaging 1000+ apprentices in a period of one year.
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SKILL NEWSLETTER Issue 16 | October 2019 – December 2019
Efforts to further engage Industry for apprenticeship continues in LSSSDC. In one such step, a
workshop was conducted in Sikkim for Life Sciences Industry which resulted in fruitful outcome. The
workshop was led by Mr. Sachin Sachdeva, Joint Director- LSSSDC. Most prominent industry players
and state govt. officials participated.
Zydus, Sun Pharma, Lupin, Alkem, Micro Labs, Glenmark, Alembic, Zuventus Pharma, Cipla and
Torrent were amongst industries who actively participated in workshop held at Sikkim and
subsequently many of them have started enrolling apprentices in their Sikkim plants.
Industry representatives in Sikkim Workshop on NAPS
As the result of such engagement with Industry by end of quarter closing Dec 31 2019, LSSSDC had
achieved 5100 active apprenticeship contracts since start.40+ Industry partners were on boarded in
Q3 of 2019-20, including Cipla, Intas, Mylan, Divis Labs, Gland Pharma and Tirupati Group.
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SKILL NEWSLETTER Issue 16 | October 2019 – December 2019
EVENTS UPDATE
LSSSDC PARTICIPATED IN GLOBAL BIO INDIA 2019 FOR A SESSION ON
‘CAPACITY BUILDING IN BIO PHARMA SECTOR’ HELD IN DELHI ON 21-23 NOV
2019
Glimpse from Panel discussion on ‘Capacity Building in Biotechnology sector’
CII in collaboration with Dept of Biotechnology organized India’s first Global Biotechnology event as
Global Bio India during 21 Nov – 23 Nov 2019 in New Delhi.
LSSSDC participated in the event, and Mr. Ranjit Madan, CEO LSSSDC, participated in a panel
discussion chaired by Dr Renu Swarup, Secretary DBT, on ‘Capacity Building in Bio Pharma sector’.
Discussion was focused on how biotechnology sector is targeting to achieve a revenue of USD 1 trillion,
which would be a major contribution to Indian economy target of 5 trillion. Mr. Ranjit Madan shared
with audiences how LSSSDC is preparing itself to meet the skilled workforce requirement, as the
Industry prepares for a major leap.
Mr. Ranjit Madan also shared the brief of Skill Vigyan Program of DBT where LSSSDC is partnering as
a qualification awarding body and the recent alignment of DBT’s Biotech Industrial Training Program
with apprenticeship act through LSSSDC’s optional trades/ qualification packs.
The event was then followed up by a meeting between Secretary, DBT and CEO, LSSSDC to discuss
mutually benefiting areas where both organizations can collaborate for improving quality of human
resources and upcoming entrepreneurs in biopharmaceutical and contract research sub sectors.
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SKILL NEWSLETTER Issue 16 | October 2019 – December 2019
ASSOCHAM ORGANIZED SKILLING INDIA SUMMIT AND AWARDS WITH A FOCUS ON
STRENGTHENING SKILLING AND EMPLOYABILITY, 27TH NOV 2019
In the last decade, India has emerged as the fastest growing major economy and is expected to be
the skill capital of the world over the next 2 to 5 years, backed by its young workforce. By 2020, the
average age in India will be 29 years with 65% of the population in the working age group (15-59 years
of age). While most of the developed countries experiencing an aging population, India’s burgeoning
young workforce can be an asset not just for the country but for the rest of the world as well.
Employment landscape is changing swiftly, and new jobs are emerging with rapid disruption in the
business models around the globe. Today’s job market and in-demand skills are hugely different from
the ones of 10 or even 5 years ago and the pace of change is only set to accelerate. New jobs require
new skills which are either missing, or the numbers having them inadequate. Building a skilling system
to match the new requirements, a system that responds well to business needs, while opening
opportunities for all people is the need of the hour. Transforming the way employers invest in their
workforce and use the skills of their employees can help meeting new skill requirements.
Glimpse of Skilling India Summit of ASSOCHAM, New Delhi
To address the current scenario on skill development and catalyse the initiative, ASSOCHAM
organized “Skilling India summit & awards: Strengthening skilling and employability” on
27th November, 2019 at New Delhi.
While the summit addressed the needs for skill development in India, Skill Achiever awards were to
honour and recognize organization in the private sector, PSUs, NGOs, government departments etc.
who have demonstrated their commitment to the advancement of skills by implementing skills
development and training programs that are relevant and result oriented.
LSSSDC’s CEO Mr. Ranjit Madan was amongst the panellist in the discussions held during the Skilling
Summit and discussed the initiatives and achievements of LSSSDC in Skill Development landscape in
Life Sciences Sector. Moderator of the panel discussion Mrs. Sunita Sanghi, Senior Advisor, MSDE was
appreciative of the work done by LSSSDC team and congratulated the team on the achievements of
LSSSDC in a science driven, highly regulated sector like Life Sciences.
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SKILL NEWSLETTER Issue 16 | October 2019 – December 2019
SEEDAP AND LSSSDC HAS ORGANIZED A CXO MEET FOR LIFE SCIENCES INDUSTRY
IN ANDHRA PRADESH, 18 DEC 2019
In a joint efforts by Andhra Pradesh Government with LSSSDC, SEEDAP has organized a CXO meet in
Hyderabad to meet and interact with Life Sciences Industry in Andhra Pradesh ad Telangana.
As Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology is a prominent industry in Andhra Pradesh, the state govt. has
envisioned a program where they wish to invite industry to integrate in Skill Development efforts of
govt. and can skill fresh youth of state and employ them as apprentices in the manufacturing units.
The CXO meet was attended by senior officials of major Industry players, such as DR. Reddy’s
Laboratories Ltd, Biocon Limited, Hetero Drugs Limited, Neuland Pharma Ltd, MSN Laboratories Ltd.,
Divis Labs Ltd., Granules Omnichem Ltd, Sri Krishna Pharma Ltd., Covalent Labs Ltd, Gland Pharma
Ltd., Optimus Pharma Ltd. Nakoda Pharma Ltd.
On this occasion Mr. Ranjit Madan, CEO, LSSSDC addressed Industry officials and offered full support
of LSSSDC ecosystem in a mutually beneficial integration with the aim of making Andhra Pradesh a
‘Skilled Pradesh’ for Life Sciences Industry, even supplying human capital to Industry setups in
adjoining states.
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SKILL NEWSLETTER Issue 16 | October 2019 – December 2019
UTTARPRADESH SKILL SUMMIT AND MSME MEET, 18 OCT 2019
PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PHDCCI) and Anuna Education Network Pvt. Ltd in conjunction
with UP Skill Development Mission (UPSDM), National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
organized Uttar Pradesh Skill Summit & MSME Meet in Lucknow on 18th October 2019.
The event was graced by Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Honourable Minister of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship, Shri Siddharth Nath Singh, Uttar Pradesh Government Cabinet Minister for MSME,
Investment & Export, Textile, Khadi & Gram Udyog and UP state government spokesperson. The
summit focused on facilitating industry-led discussions on promoting skill development by catalysing
creation of qualitative and for-profit vocational institutions.
Honarable Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey at the exhibition
stall of LSSSDC ( Aniruddha Hati) during UP Skill Summit
Sharing his thoughts on the summit, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Hon’ble Minister of Skill Development
and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) said, "As India moves progressively towards becoming a global
knowledge economy, it must meet the rising aspirations of its youth. This can be partially achieved
through focus on advancement of skills that are relevant to the emerging economic environment. The
challenge pertains not only to a huge quantitative expansion of the facilities of skill training but also
raising their qualitative standards.”
“In line with our commitment towards skilling youth in India, we strive to enable small and midsize
business across the state with the right opportunities. We are also working relentlessly to empower
women in Uttar Pradesh to attain financial independence and create their own identity through skill
training. We are certain that this summit will serve as a wonderful platform to execute significant
strategies to create well-rounded, highly competitive professionals,” he further added.
LSSSDC participated in the exhibition at the event and stall was visited by Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey,
Hon’ble Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
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SKILL NEWSLETTER Issue 16 | October 2019 – December 2019
‘MAGNIFICIENT MADHYA PRADESH’ SUMMIT, 18 OCT 2019
Madhya Pradesh rolled out the red carpet to industrialists as it hosted a mega investment summit on
18th Oct 2019, Friday in Indore.
Principal Secretary for Industry, Mr. Rajesh Rajora said that "MP has been known for Auto, Pharma
and Textiles but now we want to move beyond these and are focusing on Agri- processing, metals &
minerals, logistics, data centres, artificial intelligence, nan0-technology, bio-technology, electronics
and design manufacturing."
Mr. Dilip Sanghvi, Chairman Sun Pharma addressed the audiences on behalf of Pharm Industry in MP
Mr. SR Mohanty, Chief Secretary, Govt. of MP told to press that summit will focus on tourism, pharma,
renewable energy, urban development, and IT apart from logistics and warehouse sectors. The state
had announced a smart industrial park with an investment of Rs 375 crore at the nearby Pithampur
industrial belt. Event witnessed participation from top industry leaders including Adi Godrej, Dilip
Shanghvi, Vikram Kirloskar, Sanjiv Puri, Rakesh Bharti Mittal and N Srinivasan.
Sun Pharma founder Mr. Dilip Shanghvi said his company has invested around Rs 500 crore in MP so
far. Although, the company did not have manufacturing units in the state, but after acquisition of
Ranbaxy’s assets in MP, it now has two manufacturing units at Dewas and Mallanpur. “We are looking
to expand these facilities,” he added.
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SKILL NEWSLETTER Issue 16 | October 2019 – December 2019
BENGALURU TECH SUMMIT, 18-20, NOVEMBER 2019
Glimpse from Bengalury Tech Summit
Karnataka is globally recognised as the IT, Biotech, R&D and Start-up capital of the country with
Bengaluru being branded as the most dynamic city in the world. With boundless support showered
upon it by the Government of Karnataka, the state and the city offer the most conducive ecosystem
for start-ups to ideate, innovate and invent for a smarter future.
With research, ideations and innovations, the city of Bengaluru and the state of Karnataka have taken
giant leaps on the ladder of technology bringing the spotlight time and again back to India. This year,
Bengaluru has shrunk borders and brought bigger and better technologies to the Indian soil with the
19th edition of its flagship event - INDIA BIO under the umbrella of the prestigious 22nd edition of
Bengaluru Tech Summit 2019. The event showcased the consistent focus of the Biotech industry
towards new innovations and impactful progress in the growth trajectory of the industry through an
aptly chosen theme, Innovation & Impact -2.0.
This year during the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2019, the Bengaluru Skill event was also organized with
a theme of enhancing employability through skills. During the inauguration, Mr. RV Deshpande,
Minister Revenue, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Govt. of Karnataka has expressed that
the state government is planning to host the Bengaluru Skill Summit as an annual event from next
year. The Karnataka government is signalling its commitment in the field of job creation and the time
is ripe for such an annual event as the government has created a separate department for skill
development, skill missions and skill development authority.
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SKILL NEWSLETTER Issue 16 | October 2019 – December 2019
NATIONAL SKILL SUMMIT RAJASTHAN FOR NEXTGEN SKILLING, 20 DEC 2019
Department of Labour, Skill, Employment & Entrepreneurship, Government of Rajasthan and
Rajasthan Skill & Livelihoods Development Corporation (RSLDC), in association with Elets
Technomedia, had organized a National Skill Summit Rajasthan on 20th December 2019 in Jaipur.
The summit to address the challenges of unemployment and generating ideas to ensure gainful and
sustainable employment and entrepreneurship opportunities to the youth through deliberations on
diverse issues such as Skill development policies & frameworks for ‘New-age Skills, Disruption by new-
age technologies, global and national innovations, best practices & lessons learnt, Career Counselling,
New business models, global labour markets, Apprenticeship, resource management and analysing
skill gap, Industry demand and skill supply, etc.
Glimpse from National Skill Summit Rajasthan in Jaipur
LSSSDC’s Cluster Head Mr. Aniruddha Hati was one the panellist in the event and he shared LSSSDC’s
vision of use of future technologies in Skilling and the future Skills it envisions for Life Sciences Sector.
Mr. Aniruddha informed the audience about how LSSSDC with its technology partner has developed
World’s first VR Simulation Lab for Manufacturing Skills covering the business segments like, OSD,
Liquid, Ointment, Injectables and Bio Pharma.
RSLDC and Dept of ITI well received the information and showed keenness to establish the VR labs of
LSSSDC in their state’s ITIs.
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SKILL NEWSLETTER Issue 16 | October 2019 – December 2019
CAPACITY BUILDING: SKILLING ECOSYSTEM FOR LIFE SCIENCES SECTOR
TRAIN THE TRAINER PROGRAM FOR ANDHRA PRADESH PHARMACY COLLEGE
FACULTIES IN COLLABORATION WITH APSSDC, 25 NOV-1 DEC 2019
Inauguration of TTT Program in Sri Venkateswara College of Pharmacy with LSSSDC and APSSDC Officials
LSSSDC in partnership with APSSDC conducted a Special Train the Trainer (TTT) program for Faculties
of Pharmacy Colleges in Andhra Pradesh. The Inauguration was done in presence of officials from
APSSDC and LSSSDC Cluster Head Mr. Jahangeer. This was the 2nd such program by LSSSDC for the
faculties of APSSDC with a focus of development of a pool of trainers available in each pharmacy
college in Andhra Pradesh to enable the vision of APSSDC and LSSSDC of development of skilled
workforce in the state which has Life Sciences Sector as major contributor of employment generation.
Total 27 faculty members were trained and certified by LSSSDC in the qualifications of Production
Chemist- Life Sciences, Quality Control Chemist, Production/ Machine Operator- Life Sciences,
Manufacturing Assistant – Life Sciences and Fitter Mechanical- Life Sciences.
TRAIN THE TRAINER PROGRAMS IN DEC 2019 COVERING STATES OF ANDHRA
PRADESH, MAHARASHTRA AND GUJARAT
Glimpse of Train the Trainer Program in Dec 2019 month
LSSSDC is committed towards developing a pool of quality trainers in industry clusters. Accordingly 4
Train the Trainer Programs were conducted in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat
for 49 trainers in the qualifications of Medical Sales Representative, Lab Technician/ Assistant- Life
Sciences, Production/ Machine Operator- Life Sciences, Telesales Executive- Life Sciences, Quality
Control Chemist, Production/ Manufacturing Chemist Life Sciences and Scientific Medical Writer.
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SKILL NEWSLETTER Issue 16 | October 2019 – December 2019
CAPACITY BUILDING: GENERATING EMPLOYMENT IN LIFE SCIENCES SECTOR
PLACEMENT DRIVE BY LIFE SCIENCES SECTOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL
Glimpse of Placement Drive in SDI, Vishakhapatnam in Dec 2019
LSSSDC team has been acting as a facilitator for providing meaningful employment opportunities to
its Certified Skilled candidates in every cluster. The Cluster Heads of LSSSDC in each major Industry
cluster ensure a bridge between employers in local clusters and LSSSDC’s accredited Skill Centres.
In one such drive recently, the has been facilitated with a campus interview with Hetero Labs, a
leading Industry Partner of LSSSDC held campus interviews at Skill Development Institute in
Vishakhapatnam. The drive was very successful resulting in 95% placement for candidates certified
in Production/ Manufacturing Chemist- Life Sciences, Manufacturing Assistant- Life Sciences and
Fitter Mechanical- Life Sciences. The maximum offer made was of 1.9 Lacs per annum CTC to the
candidates of Production/ Manufacturing Chemist- Life Sciences for API plant.
The Skill Centre is a state of art facility and equipped with Virtual Reality based Skill Development
lab for Manufacturing skills.
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SKILL NEWSLETTER Issue 16 | October 2019 – December 2019
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