Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha under the visionary guidance of Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik, has taken various transformational initiatives for setting up a progressive ecosystem to facilitate Industries Sector growth through policy reforms, infrastructure development, skilling etc. Under the dynamic leadership of our Hon’ble 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 Sri Preetiranjan Gharai, Minister, SDTE.
Addressing the Press at Geeta Gobinda Sadan today, Minister Sri Gharai said that it is the first of its kind in India to organize such an event in Odisha. To further promote ‘Skilled-in-Odisha’ brand, to make the youth of the state skilled and employable not only inside the country but also in abroad, 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. 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 e.g.- Building a coherent Skill Ecosystem in India, Commendation of Skilled Manpower, etc. Similarly, on 21st April discussion on important topics e.g.- 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 Sri Gharai.
Smt. Usha Padhi, Principal Secretary, SDTE said that the event will see participation from renowned international and national dignitaries/ intellectuals/ industry representatives active in skilling in the plenary discussions. The event will also witness congregation of 2000+ students, 1000+ delegates from industry/ academia/ Government sector.
The event will be host for 100+ exhibits from ITIs/ Polytechnics/ Engineering Colleges/ Universities as well as from prominent industries and other Departments of Government. The Conclave will also see signing of various vital MoUs with industry partners regarding skilling in the state.
To create awareness on the event new and unique ‘Pathapranta Utsava’ has been planned on Janpath in Bhubaneswar. Cultural events have also been planned for 20th and 21st evening to display the rich heritage of Odisha and its advancement in skilling as well as to entertain all the visitors.
A Curtain-Raiser for the Conclave was organized on 6th April in New Delhi for creating promotions. Another Curtain-Raiser is planned on 11th April in Bhubaneswar for creating buzz in the state, said Smt. Padhi.
