Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on Sunday visited the World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar and explored various ultramodern laboratories and interacted with students regarding the advanced skill courses offered at this premier skill destination.
NBS Rajput, Principal Secretary to the Governor & Skill Development and Technical Education Department, Government of Odisha, accompanied him during the visit. They also toured Kaushal Bhawan and appreciated the infrastructure and the wide range of courses available to the youth of Odisha.
Impressed by the successful placements and international opportunities available to the youth of the state, Ahuja remarked, “The World Skill Center is making a significant impact on the development of Odisha by providing a platform for our talented youth to enhance their skills and prepare for industry demands. This initiative is a testament to the government’s commitment to empowering the ‘Skilled In Odisha’ youth and maximising their potential, ultimately making significant strides in the skill ecosystem of Odisha and enhancing the prowess of its workforce.”
The Chief Secretary also underscored the importance of enhancing the employability and skilling of Odisha’s youth. After interacting with students from various courses under the School of Engineering and School of Services at the World Skill Center, he expressed his appreciation for the initiatives aimed at preparing the state’s youth for industry demands. He visited the laboratories of various departments under the School of Engineering including Vertical Transportation, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Mechanical & Electrical Services and Air Conditioning & Refrigeration. Ahuja was pleased to see the array of advanced, ultramodern equipment available for the skill development of youth.
CEO, Odisha Skill Development Authority & CEO of World Skill Center Rashmita Panda, Additional Secretary Skill Development & Technical Education & COO, WSC, Pinaki Patnaik, Principal WSC T Thambyrajah, Director School of Engineering Pitchian Anthonysamy and Director School of Services Lim Lai later joined the discussion.
