Sambalpur, Feb 20: In a significant development, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan, unveiled India's inaugural Skill India Centre (SIC) in Sambalpur on Tuesday.

In his address to the youth, Pradhan emphasized the critical need for a skilled and competent workforce to drive India's progress in the 21st century.

He highlighted the importance of democratizing access to quality education and creating a level playing field for aspiring youth. By offering affordable courses at the centre, Pradhan aims to empower a large number of youth and integrate them into the evolving job market.

The Minister outlined plans to enhance the skill sets of the younger generation, particularly in high-demand industries, through targeted skill training programs. The goal is to empower over 1200 students through this initiative.

The Skill India Centre is strategically designed to equip the youth with capabilities and knowledge in sectors such as Media & Entertainment, Leather, Tourism & Hospitality, and IT-ITeS, all of which are witnessing increasing demand.

The event also saw addresses by Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), and Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC and Managing Director of NSDC International, underscoring the government's commitment to fostering skill development and entrepreneurship.

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