15/07/2026
**Strengthening Gujarat's Skill Ecosystem through Strategic Partnerships**
On the occasion of **World Youth Skills Day 2026**, Gujarat Skill Development Mission exchanged two important Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in the presence of **Shri Lochan Sehra, IAS, Secretary, Labour, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat**.
The collaborations include:
📘 **Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU)** – To integrate higher education with vocational education, strengthen Government skill development programmes, promote internships and apprenticeships, enhance employability, and support innovation, digital learning, and quality assurance.
👩💼 **IPE Global** – A non-financial collaboration to strengthen women's economic empowerment through skill development, gender-inclusive employment practices, technical assistance, awareness generation, and improved programme implementation.
These strategic partnerships reinforce Gujarat's commitment to creating an inclusive, innovative, and industry-aligned skill development ecosystem that empowers youth and contributes to sustainable economic growth.
Together, we continue building a **Skilled Gujarat**.