Bhubaneswar: In a boost to improving employability among vocational students, the Odisha government launched a five-day hands-on training programme for over 170 Class XII students and vocational lecturers on Monday.
The training programme focuses on technical and hospitality skills, including drone piloting, audio-visual production and catering management.
Organised by the School and Mass Education Department from 12 to 16 October, the programme is being conducted at the Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC) and the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM).
Additional Director Binita Senapati stressed the importance of vocational education in equipping students with practical skills and improving their employment prospects.
Deputy Director Jitendra Nayak highlighted the collaboration with CTTC and IHM to strengthen skill-based learning.
CTTC Senior Manager KM Rajan welcomed the participants and assured institutional support.
The training at CTTC has drawn participants grom Anugola, Deogarh, Japur, Kataka, Baleshwar, Khordha, Mayurbhanj, Kendrapada and Puri districts. The IHM programme includes particiapants from Bhadrak, Koraput, Kandhamal, Khordha and Ganjam.













