Bhubaneswar: The two-day ‘Nua Odisha Global Summit on Growth & Employment’ concluded in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday after exchange of ideas on best practices, and innovations.
Organised by Odisha’s department of Skill Development and Technical Education (SDTE), the first-of-its-kind summit saw the participation of over 500 delegates including 100 plus industry captains and HR heads along with academia and skill sector stakeholders.
A total of 16 different sessions during the summit were made vibrant with ideas, insightful discussions, and deliberations leading to a long-term impact on the growth and employment in the State.
Addressing the media after the event, SDTE Principal Secretary Usha Padhee said Odisha possesses significant potential to establish modern industries and the state government’s dynamic industrial policy attracts many investors.
Apart from traditional industries, Odisha has vast potential in IT and ITeS, manufacturing, FMCG, logistics & supply chain, and various service sectors. Furthermore, under the ‘Skilled In Odisha’ initiative, the state is actively preparing youth for the future to cater to the demands of tomorrow. The thought churning held over the two-day event shall play an important role in shaping the roadmap for our future initiatives, she said
Inaugurating the summit on Monday, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had said that this program will pave the way for the state’s long-term development and capacity building of youth for the future of work.
Earlier in the day, BJD national spokesperson Dr Santrupt Misra, and Industries Principal Secretary Hemant Sharma participated in the different sessions.
The valedictory session was graced by Usha Padhee, Odisha Skill Development Authority (OSDA) Chairperson Alka Misra, and OSDA CEO Reghu G. The State government expressed gratitude to a galaxy of stalwarts present from diverse sectors nationally and internationally for their valuable inputs.
A coffee table book showcasing stories of nano entrepreneurs from the hinterlands of Odisha nurtured under the flagship ‘Swakalpa’ initiative of the government was released on the occasion, an official release said.
