Bhubaneswar: The state government will organise the Odisha Skill Conclave in Bhubaneswar from April 20. The three-day event aims to position Odisha as a global skill hub, creating a brighter future for its people and beyond.
Giving details of the event, Skill Development & Technical Education Minister Pritiranjan Ghadai said the time has come for the country to witness a ‘New Odisha’.
“Through Odisha Skill Conclave, we aim to make the youth ready to face the geopolitical uncertainties, macro-economic challenges and secure their future. The Odisha Skill Conclave will be an interactive one where students, training partners and corporates can come together and engage in constructive conversations. We are looking forward to signing MoUs with various corporates that will enable them to cater to their needs of strengthening their workforcesm,” he said.
In his address, Chairman, Odisha Skill Development Authority, Government of Odisha, Subroto Bagchi said, “With this event, the state will move on from being a leader to being a though leader in skilling. This event is not only a platform for showcasing our capabilities but is a platform to bring the world together. In 2023, OSDA is focussing on the idea of inclusion through gender, and we look forward to active participation from the youth, thereby amplifying the idea of equality in skilling and employment.”
Speaking on the occasion, Principal Secretary, Skill Development & Technical Education, Usha Padhee said, “The Odisha Skill Conclave is not only for Odisha but we are looking forward to presenting the state on a global platform as we have built a strong ecosystem for the same. This event has to be a celebration with skill at the centre and it also has to be aspirational for the youth. With that intension, we look forward to active participation and bring forward the state’s position as a thought leader basis our experience in this sector.”
Chair-FICCI Odisha State & Managing Director, Tata Steel Mining Limited P K Satija said, “FICCI is proud to be associated with the initiative ‘Skilling in Odisha’, we believe that training and education in different sectors will create many future opportunities.”
A video on the World Skills Centre, Odisha, was showcased during the event to the audience which depicted the facilities of the centre that contribute to the high-end skill training including upskilling and entrepreneurship programmes, among various other opportunities
The overarching goal of the event will be to develop and enhance the state’s human resource potential and creating opportunities by offering high-quality, reasonably priced, and easily accessible technical and vocational education and skill development training to all societal groups.
The conclave will witness various upcoming MoUs, conferences, exhibitions, demonstration, and cultural activities and will offer a plethora of opportunities to the skilled workforce from the state. It will bring together top leaders from industry, academia, and international organizations, along with skill ambassadors and partner country representatives from the state.
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