Odisha government inks pact with strategic partners to boost skill training
Press Trust of India | October 7, 2026 | 03:37 PM IST | 1 min read
The MoUs were signed in the presence of the state's Skill Development and Technical Education Minister Sampad Chandra Swain
BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government has signed memoranda of understanding with various strategic partners for building a future-ready workforce and reinforcing the state's leadership in skill development and technical education, officials said on Wednesday. The MoUs were signed here on Tuesday in the presence of the state's Skill Development and Technical Education Minister Sampad Chandra Swain.
The strategic partners include 1M1B Foundation, Calderys, CIEL HR Services Ltd, Cloos India, Delphi-TVS Technologies Ltd, F5 India, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd, Hettich Poddar Wood Working Institute, iFOREST, Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India Pvt Ltd, Semantics, Siksha O Anusandhan University, THK India, and Utkal University.
Officials said the collaborations focus on high-growth sectors such as emerging technologies, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI) , cyber security, robotics, semiconductors, green jobs, and automotive technology. It will strengthen skilling in alignment with industry needs, technical education, Centres of Excellence, innovation, and employment opportunities for the state's youth, they said.
Addressing the gathering, Swain described these agreements as significant investments in human capital. The partnerships would develop the skilled workforce required for Odisha's expanding industrial ecosystem while providing youth with opportunities for quality training, employment, and career growth, he said.
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