The Ministry of Labour & Employment and Cygnus Ujala Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi today, marking a significant step toward enhancing employment accessibility in the healthcare sector.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, and Secretary, MoL&E, Ms. Sumita Dawra.
Boosting Healthcare Job Opportunities in Tier 2/3 Cities
This partnership aims to leverage the NCS portal to boost job opportunities, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
Cygnus Ujala Group will regularly post healthcare job vacancies on the NCS portal and conduct hiring through it.
The collaboration will bring around 25 lakh vacancies to the NCS portal.
It will be significantly expanding access to meaningful employment for the nation’s youth.
Mansukh stated, “NCS portal is becoming a key platform for young job seekers, providing access to employment services across sectors.”
He added, “Our partnership with Ujala Cygnus expands this reach in healthcare, helping India’s youth find valuable roles and build promising careers in this field.”
A key aspect of the MoU is its focus on inclusivity. The partnership prioritizes promoting employment opportunities for women, ensuring equal access to jobs.
This joint initiative aims to create a more inclusive healthcare workforce by empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Upgrading the NCS Portal
Speaking about the upgradation of the NCS portal, Mansukh stated, “We are in the process of upgrading the NCS portal.”
He added, “The enhanced platform will offer a more user-friendly interface for job seekers, employers, and stakeholders, utilizing advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence.”
Highlighting the growth and success of the NCS portal, Mansukh said, “With over 35 lakh registered employers and more than 1.10 crore active job seekers as of October 31, 2024, the NCS portal continues to support workforce mobilization.”
Mansukh added, “Since its launch, the platform has mobilized more than 3.46 crore vacancies, with 1.09 crore vacancies reported in the fiscal year 2023-24 alone.”
He further stated, “This financial year, the total number of vacancies posted on NCS has already crossed the 1 crore mark.”
Jobs in Healthcare Sector: Salient Points of the MoU
Initially, the MoU will be in affect for two years.
Under this agreement, Cygnus Ujala Group will regularly post job vacancies on the NCS portal and conduct hiring through it.
The MoU also applies to Cygnus’ third-party staffing agencies involved in hiring for the company.
The collaboration also involves organizing job fairs at Model Career Centers (MCCs).
Here job seekers will have the opportunity to interact directly with Cygnus’s recruitment teams.
This partnership between the Ministry of Labour & Employment and Cygnus Ujala Group is poised to bridge employment gaps in healthcare, fostering career growth and broadening job access for India’s workforce.
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