Ministry of Labour & Employment Signs MoU with Cygnus Ujala Group

Current Context: The Ministry of Labour & Employment and Cygnus Ujala Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on November 7, 2024, in New Delhi, with Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya present at the event.

• This agreement aims to enhance employment opportunities in the healthcare sector, focusing on Tier II and Tier III cities and promoting women's employment.
• Here are the key points of the MoU:
• Employment Accessibility: Adding 25 lakh (2.5 million) healthcare vacancies to the National Career Service (NCS) portal to improve job accessibility.
• Focus on Tier II and Tier III Cities: Targeting smaller cities to create employment opportunities where they are most needed.
• Promoting Women’s Employment: Encouraging more women to enter the healthcare workforce.
• Job Fairs and Advanced Technologies: Organizing job fairs and utilizing technologies like Artificial Intelligence to enhance the user experience on the NCS portal.

Question:

1 What is the primary objective of the MoU signed between the Ministry of Labour & Employment and Cygnus Ujala Group?

• A) To promote agricultural development
• B) To enhance employment opportunities in the healthcare sector
• C) To improve transportation infrastructure
• D) To boost the IT industry

Answer: B) The main goal of the MoU is to enhance employment opportunities specifically in the healthcare sector, focusing on Tier II and Tier III cities and promoting women's employment.