Young professionals to be engaged in Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has formulated a scheme to engage talented and dynamic young professionals. Under the Sagarmala young professional scheme, more than 25 young professionals will be hired initially.

As per a government release, the professionals need to have qualification in B.E/ B.Tech, B. Planning and/MBA or equivalent degree in relevant subject/field and minimum three years of relevant work experience.

Similarly, the professionals in Accountancy, Finance, Legal, Statistics, Economics/Commerce, Data Analytics will also be engaged based on requirement of the ministry. The initial period of engagement shall be two years which can be extended to additional two years on the basis of performance.

The advertisement inviting applications will be posted on Web-Portal of the Ministry and National Career Service Portal of Ministry of Labour and Employment.

“The professionals will have the opportunity to learn about the functioning of the government as well as developmental policy concerns. Professionals will be required to deliver high-quality inputs in areas such as infrastructure, data analysis, project management, start-up, innovation, skill development, digital transformation and the environment, among others, in order to meet Ministry’s needs,” the release read.

Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and AYUSH stated “Engaging young people in government initiatives can increase their understanding and interest in administrative functioning, as well as encourage active citizenship.”