Job fair for the differently-abled a hit with companies, candidates

CHANDIGARH: 20 companies interviewed 217 differently-abled candidates, out of whom 97 were shortlisted at the ‘Ability Fair’- the 16th edition of the job fair for differently-abled candidates.Companies from IT, retail, manufacturing and hospitality sectors participated in the fair, which was jointly organized by NITTTR, Chandigarh, Confederation of Indian Industry, Sarthak Educational Trust, New Delhi, and Vocational Rehabilitation Center (VRC), Ludhiana at NITTTR campus in Sector 26, Chandigarh.Governor, Punjab and Haryana and administrator, UT, Professor Kaptan Singh Solanki inaugurated the fair. “Participation of the industry through CII makes the job fair a success. It is the true reflection of humanity.”Chairman, CII Chandigarh Council, Dinesh Dua said, “Human spirit is never disabled and a meaningful life is one which relieves suffering of the maximum. We, at CII, are committed to contribute maximum for all-inclusive growth. CII will intensify efforts for the noble cause by skilling the differently-abled and taking them towards inclusive growth.”Director, NITTTR, MP Poonia said, “Through handshake with the industry and skilling differently-abled persons in the right direction, we can truly empower them and create a more sensitive society.”