Odisha to host Skill Conclave

To promote ‘Skilled-in-Odisha’ brand Government of Odisha is organizing the Odisha Skill Conclave 2023 with the theme “Skilling for the New World” on April 20-22 at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar.

The government of Odisha, under the visionary guidance of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has taken various transformational initiatives for setting up a progressive ecosystem to facilitate industry sector growth through policy reforms, infrastructure development and skilling etc.

Under the dynamic leadership of the Chief Minister, ‘Skilled- in-Odisha’ has been recognized as a global brand in the TVET eco-system.

This aspirational vision of the State and untiring efforts of all stakeholders have enabled a ‘Skilled-in-Odisha’ trainee to win the first ever Gold Medal from India at the World Skills Competition, 2019, said Preetiranjan Gharai, Minister, Skill Development and Technical Education (SDTE).

Addressing the Press at Geeta Gobinda Sadan, they said that it is the first of its kind in India to organize such an event in Odisha.

Through this conclave, the Government strives to engage with delegates comprising Industry, Academia, Training Partners, Sector Skills Councils, International Organizations, Country Specific Representatives and Skill Ambassadors from the State.

It is an apt platform to deliberate, build consensus, and develop a road map for future courses of action to develop Odisha as a skilled workforce hub for the New World.

The Conclave shall provide a unique opportunity to display Odisha’s achievements in skilling, conducive ambience and the vast existing and emerging opportunities across sectors.

It is planned to be inaugurated on 20th April, 2023.

The inaugural day shall see plenary session discussion on relevant topics like Building a coherent Skill Ecosystem in India, Commendation of Skilled Manpower, etc.

Similarly, on 21st April discussion on important topics like Making India the Skill Capital of the World, Empowering Women through Skills shall take place.

A special session and exhibit on drone technology as well as discussion on role of Sector Skill Councils is planned for 22nd April, said Minister Gharai.