Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the Skill India Centre in Deogarh, India, to harness the potential of young talent in future skills. The centre aims to equip them with tool kits that enable them to apply theoretical concepts in real-world scenarios, partner with renowned organizations, and facilitate job placements. Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, stated that NSDC Academy aids young talent in future skills by providing practical application tools, partnering with renowned organizations, and facilitating job placements.
The government is committed to skilling, re-skilling, and up-skilling the youth of India, including Odisha, in the workforce to make them competent and self-reliant. The Skill India Centre (SIC) unlocks the potential of the Yuva Peedhi through comprehensive skill training initiatives, aligning with the Modi Guarantee to transform India into a global skill hub. The establishment of Skill India Centres marks a strategic step towards aligning with the dynamic demands of various industries, such as Media, Leather, Tourism & Hospitality, and IT-ITeS.
The centre is built over a 3237 sq. ft area and is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, well-equipped classrooms, advanced laboratories, and specialized spaces. It will impart training to students by integrating academic knowledge with practical, hands-on experience across ten courses.