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# Focus was laid on IT-ITeS sector and proposal for Semiconductor Training.
# This meeting was held following the visit of theHon’ble Prime Minister,India&Hon’ble Chief Minister,Odisha in their subsequent visit to Singapore.
Bhubaneswar 02/12/2024 (Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra )- A delegation led by Shri Suresh Natarajan, Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Technical Education(ITE) & Education Services (ITEES), Singapore had a meeting with Chief Secretary,Government of OdishaShriManojAhujaat LoksevaBhawan, Bhubaneswar today on 2nd December 2024.
In the meeting held, focus was laid on IT-ITeS sector and proposal for semiconductor training in view of growing demand for skilled manpower in the semiconductor and related fields, both in Odisha and across the country,driven by the expanding semiconductor industry and its critical role in powering emerging technologies.
This meeting was held following the visit of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Govt of India to Singapore and his interaction with World Skill Centre interns regarding their international exposure for skill enhancement and the subsequent recent visit of the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Odisha along with Minister, Skill Development & Technical Education Department, Odisha and Chief Secretary, Odisha to Singapore.
With the Government of Odisha’s strategic focus on fostering industrial growth and positioning the state as a hub for advanced manufacturing, the development of a skilled workforce in this sector has become a top priority. This aligns with the broader vision of creating a robust ecosystem under the “Skilled in Odisha” initiative, aimed at meeting the talent requirements of high-tech industries. By investing in specialized training programs and forging industry partnerships, Odisha is poised to become a key player in the semiconductor value chain, contributing to the nation’s self-reliance in this crucial sector.
In the meeting held, along with the delegates from Singapore, Principal Secretary, Skill Development & Technical Education Department, OdishaShri NBS Rajput, Principal Secretary, Department of Electronics & IT Shri Vishal Kumar Dev, Chief Skills Officer, Government of Odishaand Additional Secretary, SDTE Department-cum- COO, World Skill Center ShriPinakiPatnaikwere present during the discussion.
The delegates expressed their satisfaction with the ongoing programmesand emphasized the need for continuous global partnerships to further enhance Odisha’s skilling ecosystem.
CEO, ITEES and Chief Skill Officer, Govt of Odisha also emphasized on this need and will submit a comprehensive proposal soon for IT-ITeS and semiconductor sector training.
