World Skills Center and Kaushal Bhavan, Bhubaneswar

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Inauguration of World Skill Center by the CM.

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Following is from https://sambadenglish.com/world-skill-ce...a-capital/ .

World Skill Centre Inaugurated In Odisha Capital
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By Sambad English Bureau On Mar 5, 2021

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today inaugurated the World Skill Centre (WSC) at Mancheswar here.

Set up at an investment of Rs 1342.2 crore under the Odisha Skill Development Project, the WSC will impart skill training to ITI students and carry out capacity building programmes for teachers.

World Skill Centre has been modelled around leading TVET Institute, ITE (Institute of Technical Education), Singapore and seeks inspiration from World Skills, Russia and GIFTS (Global Institute for Transferring Skills), South Korea. The WSC has been assisted by the Asian Development Bank with ITE Education Services (ITEES), Singapore as knowledge partner.
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The WSC would run long-term manufacturing and services programmes as a Finishing School for the best among the ITI and Polytechnic students as well as serve as a centre for capacity building for ITI and Polytechnic teachers. It is ready to roll out the first set of courses in areas like Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Mechanical & Electrical Services, Vertical Transportation, Precision Engineering, Mechatronics, and Electrical Technology along with a few other courses in the services sectors like Hair Fashion & Design and Beauty & Wellness.

The WSC will be the nodal agency for preparing Odisha’s youth for the World Skills Competition. The other key role for WSC will be to act as Centre for Industry Partnership and landing point for industries in Odisha for their employment needs.

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The World Skills Center web page is https://worldskillcenter.org/ .

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See https://twitter.com/CEOWSCOdisha/status/...6787289090 about the Advanced Skill Program in Mechatronics and https://twitter.com/CEOWSCOdisha/status/...5978029056 about the Air-conditioning and Refrigeration program at WSC.

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https://sambadenglish.com/world-skill-ce...sha-youth/ has a nice article about this center.

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Ad on Course offerings for 2024-25

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Kaushal Bhavan established at World Skills Center Bhubaneswar (https://www.worldskillcenter.org/). I think it is the latter. Following is from the CM Mohan Majhi's tweet at https://x.com/MohanMOdisha/status/1812890038755332328  

ବିଶ୍ୱ ଯୁବ ଦକ୍ଷତା ଦିବସ ଅବସରରେ ଆଜି ଭୁବନେଶ୍ଵର ସ୍ଥିତ ବିଶ୍ଵ ଦକ୍ଷତା କେନ୍ଦ୍ର ଠାରେ ରାଜ୍ୟର ପ୍ରଥମ "କୌଶଳ ଭବନ" ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ଯୁବପିଢ଼ିଙ୍କ ଉଦ୍ଦେଶ୍ୟରେ ଲୋକାର୍ପଣ ହେବା ସହ "କୌଶଳ ରଥ"ର ଶୁଭାରମ୍ଭ କରାଯାଇଛି ।

ଅତ୍ୟାଧୁନିକ ତାଲିମ ଦ୍ଵାରା ସେମାନଙ୍କୁ କୁଶଳୀ, ସ୍ୱାବଲମ୍ବୀ ଓ ଆତ୍ମନିର୍ଭର କରିବା ପାଇଁ ସମସ୍ତ ଆବଶ୍ୟକୀୟ ପଦକ୍ଷେପ ଆମ ସରକାର ଗ୍ରହଣ କରୁଛନ୍ତି। ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ଯୁବବର୍ଗଙ୍କ ମଧ୍ୟରେ ଥିବା ଉତ୍ସାହ ଏବଂ ସାମର୍ଥ୍ୟ ହିଁ ଓଡ଼ିଶା ତଥା ଭାରତକୁ ସମୃଦ୍ଧ କରିବାରେ ସହାୟକ ହେବ ଏହା ନିଃସନ୍ଦେହ।

Some background on Kaushal Bhawan:

A Kaushal Bhavan was established in Delhi recently. https://pragativadi.com/president-droupa...new-delhi/ mentions President Murmu inaugurating it in January 2024. The article https://english.shabd.in/kaushal-bhawan-...t/10271137 talks about what Delhi's Kaushal Bhawan is supposed to be. Following are some excerpts.

Kaushal Bhawan: More than Bricks and Mortar

Standing six floors tall, Kaushal Bhawan embodies a modern infrastructure designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and excellence in the skilling ecosystem. Beyond its aesthetically pleasing facade, the building boasts features that cater to the diverse needs of stakeholders:

Cutting-edge technology: Equipped with digital classrooms, co-working spaces, and advanced laboratories, Kaushal Bhawan provides a platform for cutting-edge learning and skill development.

Interactive and accessible environment: The building is designed to be barrier-free and cater to individuals with disabilities, showcasing inclusivity in the skilling process.

Dedicated spaces for collaboration: Meeting rooms, conference halls, and incubation centers facilitate interaction and knowledge exchange between government bodies, industry partners, and training providers.

Sustainable features: Energy-efficient design and a focus on resource conservation align with the government's commitment to green skilling and environmental responsibility.

Empowering India's Yuva Shakti

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A Hub for Skilling Initiatives

Kaushal Bhawan is not merely a building; it is envisioned as a dynamic hub for various skilling initiatives under the umbrella of MSDE. Some key projects that will find a home here include:

Skill India Mission: The flagship program will be further strengthened through streamlined operations and enhanced outreach efforts.
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY): This ambitious scheme will be scaled up to provide skill training to millions of youth across diverse sectors.

Skill development programs for specific demographics: Dedicated initiatives for women, rural youth, and marginalized communities will be facilitated, ensuring inclusivity in skilling efforts.

Collaboration with industry and academia: Kaushal Bhawan will provide a platform for forging partnerships with industry leaders and academic institutions to ensure industry-relevant skill development.

A Beacon of Hope for the Future

 
The following article from June 2024 sheds some light about the Kaushal Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. https://ommcomnews.com/odisha-news/skill...i-minister Following is an excerpt

1st Kaushal Bhawan is being developed within the premises of World Skill Centre, Bhubaneswar to provide hospitality training to youth especially facilities for training in Culinary Science, Food and Beverages, House Keeping Services and Front Office Associate Courses. The Bhawan has a capacity of skilling 310 youth annually which shall be increased gradually.