Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday inaugurated the Skill India Centre (SIC) at Purunagarh in Deogarh district.
The establishment of the Skill India Centre marks a strategic step towards aligning with the dynamic demands of various industries as these centres will serve as pillars of practical knowledge in these demand-driven sectors— Media, Leather, Tourism & Hospitality, and IT-ITeS. Built over a 3237 sq, ft area, the centre is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, well-equipped classrooms, advanced laboratories, and specialized spaces ensuring that caters to the diverse needs of modern education and skill development.
The centre will impart training to the students by seamlessly integrating academic knowledge with practical, hands-on experience across ten courses including Story Board Artist, Graphic Designer, Stitchers – Goods and Garments, Cutter – Goods and Garments, Helper, Barista Executive, F&B Service Associate and IT Helpdesk Assistant.
To further facilitate placements, the centre focuses on honing the skills of the students in industry-specific courses, building networking opportunities and providing training in emerging technologies that bridge the gap between traditional education and the demands of the modern workforce.
