UK Delegation in Odisha to Explore Collaborations in Skill Development
A UK Skills and Chartered Bodies Mission delegation is visiting Odisha to explore partnerships in vocational education and skill development. The discussions focused on enhancing industry-led skilling initiatives, integrating UK-style apprenticeships, and improving training in advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, digital skills, and sustainable infrastructure. Odisha’s Skill Development and Technical Education Minister, Sampad Chandra Swain, and British Deputy High Commissioner to East and North-East India, Andrew Fleming, emphasized the potential for deeper collaboration to create a skilled and globally competitive workforce.
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | UK Delegation in Odisha to Explore Collaborations in Skill Development |
Delegation Name | UK Skills and Chartered Bodies Mission |
Key Officials Present | Sampad Chandra Swain, Andrew Fleming |
Focus Areas | Vocational education, skill development, apprenticeships |
Sectors Covered | Advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, digital skills, sustainable infrastructure |
Goals of the Collaboration | Strengthening industry-led skilling, international training integration, workforce development |
Additional Initiative | Workshop on ‘Net-Zero Vision for Bhubaneswar’ |
Expected Outcomes | Improved employability, global partnerships, economic growth |
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