The Odisha Skill Conclave, a three-day event to establish Odisha as a global skill hub and pave the way for a better future for the state's residents and others will be held in Bhubaneswar from April 20–22, 2023. The curtain-raiser event was held on April 11.
Through the event, the state government aims to improve the state's human resource potential and opportunities by providing all socioeconomic groups with high-quality, affordably priced, and easily accessible technical and vocational education and skill development training, officials said during the curtain-raiser.
The upcoming conclave will host a number of conferences, exhibitions, demonstrations, and cultural events in addition to providing a wealth of chances for the state's talented workforce. Top executives from business, academia, and international organisations as well as ambassadors for skills and state representatives from partner nations are expected to attend the event.
Speaking about the event, Subroto Bagchi, chairman, of Odisha Skill Development Authority, said, “With this event, the state will move on from being a leader to being a thought leader in skilling. This event is not only a platform for showcasing our capabilities but is a platform to bring the world together. In 2023, OSDA is focussing on the idea of inclusion through gender, and we look forward to active participation from the youth, thereby amplifying the idea of equality in skilling and employment."
The curtain raiser event was hosted by the Skill Development & Technical Education Department, Government of Odisha, Odisha Skill Development Authority (OSDA) along with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) as the industry partner.
