Odisha: Bridging Education and Skill for a Global Workforce

Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati emphasizes the integration of skill development with education, urging stronger ties between institutions. At the NSDC international centre inauguration, he highlighted the National Education Policy 2020 and encouraged vocational training and entrepreneurship. He praised Odisha's growth as a skill hub under the Skill India Mission.

During a significant inauguration at the Skill Development Institute (SDI) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati emphasized the critical need for skill development to align closely with education. This collaboration aims to forge a globally competitive workforce, essential for societal empowerment and economic advancement.

The governor, referencing the National Education Policy 2020, advocated for integrating skill training with higher education. He stressed the importance of embedding vocational education from an early age, noting children's enhanced ability to assimilate such skills. Kambhampati also called for support in entrepreneurship, urging institutions to equip students with the knowledge to start businesses and secure funding opportunities.

Celebrating the Skill India Mission initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kambhampati highlighted Odisha's pivotal role under Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's leadership. He inaugurated the NSDC International Academy and launched the 'Skill on Wheel' project, praising the SDI's state-of-the-art campus as a transformative education and skill hub.

(With inputs from agencies.)