07/10/2026
The Government of Odisha, through the World Skill Center (WSC), Bhubaneswar, organised an MoU Exchange Ceremony on 6 October 2026, marking an important step towards strengthening industry, academia and knowledge partnerships in the State’s skilling ecosystem.
MoUs were exchanged with leading industry, academic and knowledge partners, including Hettich Poddar Woodworking Institute, 1M1B Foundation, iFOREST, F5 India, Semantics, CIEL HR Services Ltd., OASME, Cloos India, Calderys India, Utkal University, Delphi-TVS Technologies Ltd., THK India, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University and Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Pvt. Ltd.
The ceremony was graced by Shri Sampad Chandra Swain, Hon’ble Minister, Industries and Skill Development & Technical Education, Odisha, and Shri Bhupendra Singh Poonia, IAS, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Skill Development & Technical Education Department, Odisha and Shri Chakravarti Singh Rathore, IAS, DTE&T.
The MoUs seek to strengthen industry-aligned skilling, technology and knowledge exchange, industry exposure, employment opportunities and emerging career pathways for the youth of Odisha.
Smt. Santoshi Sahoo, OAS, Special Secretary, SD&TE Department-cum-COO, WSC, delivered the welcome address, while Shri Rashmi Ranjan Mohapatra, CEO, WSC, briefed the gathering on the MoUs and their objectives.
The partnerships reaffirm the Government of Odisha’s commitment to building a strong, industry-responsive and future-ready skill ecosystem, enabling the State’s youth to acquire relevant skills and access opportunities in emerging sectors.
Skill Dev and Tech Education Department Odisha Skill Development Authority Sampad Swain Utkal University Campus, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha Calderys