Bhubaneswar, Feb 23 (FN Agency) Skill India Centre ( SIC) with industry centric and outcome driven approach will enable students to gain rich experience in emerging trends, Union Education and Skill development minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Friday. The SIC, Pradhan said, it will not only provide future skills courses to students at affordable prices but also preserve the rich cultural heritage of traditional crafts and promote them in contemporary contexts. The Union Minister who inaugurated the SIC at Dhenkanal said it will strengthen the skill development landscape of the region, enhancing access to 21st century skills. The SIC, he said, will fulfill aspirations, empower citizens, particularly youth and make them future ready and described the Skill India Centre in Dhenkanal as a step towards fulfilling “Modi Guarantee” of making India a Global Skill Capital. Pradhan said the launch of SIC will establish Dhenkanal as a future skills hub that will instill confidence in local youth preparing to enter the job market for building lucrative career prospects.
The SIC, he said if connected with the IIMC Dhenkanal which has been given the status of a Deemed University, will make it a futuristic centre of modern communication in the coming days. Under the Skill India Mission, the centre will train aspirants and young women in new-age skills like graphics designing, hospitality, technology services and leather industry, the Union Minister said.The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), he said under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is introducing several initiatives in the country and Skill India Centre is a progressive step in this direction, enabling the state of Odisha to catalyse the potential of their young talent. The centre, equipped with best-in-class infrastructure, cutting-edge technologies and modern facilities will play a pivotal role in moulding the future of youth and open avenues for placement in domestic and global markets,the Union Minister said.