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Odisha signs high‑tech MoUs at World Skill Centre to boost youth employability
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 07:37 PM
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The Odisha government inked strategic memoranda of understanding at the World Skill Centre to introduce advanced training programmes aimed at improving job prospects for the state’s youth.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 6 (Pragativadi) – The Odisha administration formalised a series of strategic memoranda of understanding at the World Skill Centre, targeting the enhancement of employability among the state’s young population. The agreements focus on deploying high‑technology based training modules that will equip participants with contemporary digital and technical skills demanded by modern industries.
Officials highlighted that the MoUs are part of a broader effort to align Odisha’s skill development ecosystem with national employment objectives. By leveraging the World Skill Centre’s infrastructure, the state aims to expand access to certified courses, facilitate industry‑linked apprenticeships and improve job placement rates for graduates.
The initiative is expected to create a pipeline of skilled workers ready for emerging sectors such as information technology, advanced manufacturing and renewable energy, thereby strengthening Odisha’s contribution to the country’s growing talent pool.
Stakeholders from government, industry and training institutions will monitor the rollout of the programmes, with periodic assessments planned to gauge impact on youth employment outcomes.
The move underscores Odisha’s commitment to fostering a future‑ready workforce through strategic partnerships and technology‑driven skill development.
Officials highlighted that the MoUs are part of a broader effort to align Odisha’s skill development ecosystem with national employment objectives. By leveraging the World Skill Centre’s infrastructure, the state aims to expand access to certified courses, facilitate industry‑linked apprenticeships and improve job placement rates for graduates.
The initiative is expected to create a pipeline of skilled workers ready for emerging sectors such as information technology, advanced manufacturing and renewable energy, thereby strengthening Odisha’s contribution to the country’s growing talent pool.
Stakeholders from government, industry and training institutions will monitor the rollout of the programmes, with periodic assessments planned to gauge impact on youth employment outcomes.
The move underscores Odisha’s commitment to fostering a future‑ready workforce through strategic partnerships and technology‑driven skill development.