Chandigarh Institute for Transformation- CIT

Strengthening the sports ecosystem begins with empowering the people who build athletes every day — our coaches.

The Chandigarh Institute for Transformation (CIT), under the State Support Mission (SSM) of NITI Aayog, conceptualised and designed a Capacity Building Workshop for Coaches titled “The High-Performance Coaching Blueprint: Science, Systems and Sustainable Sporting Success.”

The workshop was curated as a knowledge-driven initiative to introduce coaches to scientific coaching approaches, sports science integration, and structured athlete development systems. CIT worked closely with domain experts and practitioners to bring together relevant insights and practical perspectives for the city’s coaching community.

The initiative reflects CIT-SSM’s role as a policy-support and knowledge partner, facilitating collaborations between experts, institutions, and government departments to strengthen implementation of the Chandigarh Sports Policy 2023 and to contribute towards building a more structured and high-performance oriented sports ecosystem in the City Beautiful.

🚀 FutureReady Skills: Orientation & Awareness Workshop Series for ITI & Polytechnic Students
📍 Chandigarh | February 24–25, 2026

The 4th and 5th Chief Secretaries’ Conferences emphasised the need for states and union territories to focus on Promoting Entrepreneurship, Employment and Skilling: Leveraging the Demographic Dividend and Human Capital for Viksit Bharat. Taking forward the Centre’s vision for Skill Development, the Chandigarh Institute for Transformation (CIT), Dept. Of Planning, under the State Support Mission (SSM) of NITI Aayog, conceptualised and organised, a two-day FutureReady Skills Orientation & Awareness Workshop Series for ITI and Polytechnic students of the city, in collaboration with the Chandigarh Skill Development Mission (CSDM), Panjab University, and NITTTR Chandigarh

The workshops aimed to reframe Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a first career choice, aligned with evolving labour market needs and the opportunities of the emerging digital and technology-driven economy.

The inaugural session was graced by Sh. Diprava Lakra I.A.S., Finance Secy.-cum-Secy. Planning, Alongwith Sh. Nitish Singla P.C.S., Mission Director, Chandigarh Skill Development Mission; and the valedictory session was graced by Smt. Anuradha S. Chagti, IAS, Special Secretary Finance-cum-Planning, along with distinguished academic leaders including Prof. B. R. Gurjar, Director NITTTR Chandigarh, and Prof. Suveera Gill, Director, Centre for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Panjab University(LKI) besides principals, faculty members, industry partners, and participating students.

💡 Key Highlights of the Workshop Series

* Interactive sessions on leveraging AI for skilling, career planning, and employability
* Insights into Industry 4.0 & 5.0 and emerging technology-driven workplaces
* Guidance on regional and global workforce opportunities, including safe international employment pathways
* Sessions on workplace ethics, communication skills, and career progression
* Dedicated session for women trainees focusing on financial awareness and security (EPF, pension, insurance)

The workshops underscored India’s potential to become a global skill capital by empowering youth with technology-enabled competencies, adaptability, and lifelong learning capabilities.

This initiative represents CIT’s commitment to strengthening the skilling ecosystem, reducing early attrition, and building stronger linkages between training institutions, industry, and future employment opportunities.

🙏 CIT expresses sincere gratitude to all partner institutions, resource persons, and participating institutions for their invaluable support in making this initiative impactful and meaningful.

Together, we move towards building a future-ready workforce for Viksit Bharat.

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The Chandigarh Institute for Transformation, State Support Mission (SSM) – NITI Aayog under the Department of Planning, UT Chandigarh, in collaboration with the Department of Health Services and Department of Social Welfare, successfully conducted a 3-Day Capacity Building & Sensitization Workshop on Anaemia Mukt Chandigarh from 10–12 February 2026 at Government Medical College and Hospital Sector 32.

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Over 700 frontline workers including Anganwadi Workers, Supervisors, ANMs, and health workers from ICDS and the Health Department participated in the workshop aimed at strengthening knowledge and on-ground capacities to prevent, identify, and manage anaemia across all age groups.

🔎 Key highlights of the workshop:
• Understanding anaemia – types, testing & diagnosis
• Impact on pregnant women, children, adolescents & the elderly
• Dietary interventions & iron-rich food combinations
• IFA supplementation protocols under Anaemia Mukt Bharat
• Behaviour Change Communication for improved compliance
• Strengthening inter-departmental convergence

The valedictory session was graced by Anuradha Chagti, Secretary, Social Welfare & Special Secretary, Finance-cum-Nodal Officer, SSM, who emphasized early detection, effective counselling, and stronger coordination between Health and ICDS functionaries. She reiterated that reducing anaemia is crucial for improving maternal and child health indicators and achieving the vision of an Anaemia Mukt Chandigarh.

The workshop concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks to all subject experts, frontline workers, and supporting departments for their dedication and commitment towards building a healthier Chandigarh.

Panjab University, Chandigarh - Centre for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (CSDE) conducted a consultative workshop to identify skill gaps and strengthen evidence-based skilling reforms in Chandigarh.
This initiative, a Lead Knowledge Institute (LKI) of Chandigarh, is supported by the Chandigarh Institute for Transformation @.chandigarh , under the State Support Mission, .aayog , reinforcing collaborative, data-driven approaches to workforce development.
Credits: .india

Chandigarh Takes a Leap Towards Structured Skill Development

On 16th January, a landmark meeting was held at the Chandigarh Secretariat, marking a collaborative effort between industry associations, educational institutes, and CSDE, Panjab University, under the chairmanship of Shri Diprava Lakra, IAS.

The Chandigarh Institute for Transformation (CIT), under the State Support Mission (SSM) of NITI Aayog, presented a targeted intervention within the ongoing Skill Gap Mapping exercise in Chandigarh.

This initiative is designed to address a critical challenge: high attrition rates among ITI and Polytechnic graduates and the increasing shift of trained youth toward the gig economy — often without structured awareness of career progression, social security, formal employment benefits, and skill pathways.

By bridging these gaps, the program aims to create a sustainable ecosystem for youth employment and skill development, ensuring trained youth find meaningful, long-term career opportunities.