Kaushal Mahotsav Witnesses Government's Pioneering Initiatives for a Flourishing Viksit Bharat: Dharmendra Pradhan

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), organised the Kaushal Mahotsav in Sambalpur. This event aimed to empower the youth with a range of employment and apprenticeship prospects, integrating them into the evolving landscape of the future workforce. Check details here 

Kaushal Mahotsav

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), organised the Kaushal Mahotsav at Dhankauda Field in Sambalpur and empowered the Yuva Shakti with various employment opportunities to make them part of the future of work. Over, 8,000 candidates had enrolled for the Kaushal Mahotsav. Out of this, 4,000 participants participated in the employment drive. 

A total of 1,095 candidates, including 5 differently-abled individuals, received letters of intent, being shortlisted for employment opportunities with an average annual salary ranging from Rs. 1.4 lakhs to 5 lakhs. There were 50% vacancies filled by local industries and employers which indicates the enhanced demand for skilled talent that caters to the needs of the industries and makes a positive impact in boosting the productivity, efficiency and growth of the organization.

While addressing at Kaushal Mahotsav, Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said, “The recent launch of Skill India Digital (SID) stands as remarkable example of our vision of building a robust skilling infrastructure which is providing job assistance to 22,000 state beneficiaries, thereby, bridging the skill gaps at grassroot level. Over the last 5 years, the Skill India programmes like Kaushal Mahotsav, have empowered youth in the state.”

The mega job fair was a unique example of a public-private partnership and was attended by leading organizations like Shahi Exports, L&T Finance, Reliance Jio, Beck & Pollitzer, Suryoday Small Finance Bank, and Health Care at Home. The candidates also got an opportunity to take a free psychometric test and participate in group counselling to get a better perspective on shaping their careers. 

The event showcased registrations for skilling and reskilling under MSDE and NSDC schemes, with participation from Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) to raise awareness about the changing job landscape. It aims to bridge the skill gap by connecting jobseekers with employers in and outside Odisha, providing youth with domain knowledge, technical skills, and job opportunities for a seamless transition from education to employment.

So far, NSDC has generated a network of 450+ employers aggregated over 1,88,000 job vacancies and has successfully registered 1,00,00+ candidates across the country through organizing fairs across different locations of the country. The candidate who missed the opportunities was informed to register on the NSDC online job portal at: nsdcjobx.com/ and apply for opportunities to keep looking for suitable jobs and also avail of the option of online counselling. 

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