Odisha Skill Conclave-2023 is the first of its kind event in India: Minister Gharai

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Skill Conclave-2023, the first of its kind event in India, will be organised from April 20 to April 22 at Kalinga Stadium in 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 CM, ‘Skilled-in-Odisha’ has been recognised as a global brand in the TVET eco-system. This aspirational vision of the State and relentless 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 SDTE Minister Preetiranjan Gharai.

Addressing the Press at Geeta Gobinda Sadan today, Gharai said that it is the first of its kind event in India to be organised in Odisha. In order to further promote the ‘Skilled-in-Odisha’ brand and to make youths of the State skilled and employable not only in the country but also abroad, the government is organising Odisha Skill Conclave 2023 with the theme ‘Skilling for the New World’.

Through this conclave, the government is to strive to engage with the delegates comprising industry, academia, training partners, sector skills councils, different international organisations, 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, a conducive ambiance and the vast existing and emerging opportunities across sectors.

The inaugural day on 20th April shall see a plenary session discussion on relevant topics, for example, building a coherent skill ecosystem in India and commendation of skilled manpower etc.

Discussions will be there on 21st April on important topics like making India the skill capital of the World and empowering women through skills. A special session and exhibit on drone technology as well as discussion on role of Sector Skill Councils will be conducted on April 22.

The event will witness the participation of renowned international and national dignitaries, intellectuals, and industry representatives active in skilling in the plenary discussions. It will also witness a congregation of more than 2,000 students, over 1,000 delegates from industry, academia and government sectors, SDTE Principal Secretary Usha Padhi said.

The event will be host for 100 plus exhibits from it is, polytechnics, engineering colleges and universities as well as from prominent industries and other Departments of government. The Conclave will also see the signing of some significant MoUs with industry partners regarding skilling in the state.

Notably, a new and unique ‘Pathapranta Utsav’ has been planned to be held on Janpath here to create awareness on the event. Cultural events have also been planned for April 20 and April 21 evening to display the rich heritage of Odisha and its advancement in skilling and to entertain visitors.

A curtain-raiser was organised on April 6 in New Delhi for promoting the Conclave. Another curtain-raiser has been planned on April 11 in Bhubaneswar for creating a buzz in the State.

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