Bhubaneswar, Apr 11 (KNN) With the aim to impart employability skills amongst the state’s youth, the Odisha government is organising a skill conclave in Bhubaneswar from April 20 to 23.

The Primary aim of the conclave is to serve as a platform to deliberate, build consensus and develop a road map for future courses of action to develop Odisha as a skilled workforce hub for the New World.

The three-day conclave will be attended by various sectors including industry, academia, training partners, sector skills councils, international organisations, country specific representatives and skill ambassadors from the state.

Announcing the conclave on Monday, the Minister of State for Skill Development and Technical Education Priti Ranjan Ghadei said, “The inaugural day will see plenary session discussion on Building a coherent Skill Ecosystem in India, Commendation of Skilled Manpower. The second day will have discussion on Making India the Skill Capital of the World and Empowering Women through Skills. A special session and exhibit on drone technology as well as discussion on role of Sector Skill Councils is planned for final day.”

As per reports, the skill conclave will host exhibits from ITIs/ Polytechnics/ Engineering Colleges/Universities as well as from prominent industries and other Departments of Government.

The conclave will take place at the Kalinga Stadium in the city.  (KNN Bureau)