*Training programs for women and youth
*Partnerships with various institutions
*Active implementation of projects in the coming days
*Focus on job creation alongside skill development
Bengaluru: The state government is systematically planning initiatives to create jobs and enhance the skills of the youth. Several measures were launched on Friday to drive this vision, announced Dr. Sharanprakash Patil, minister for skill development, entrepreneurship, livelihood & medical education.
Speaking at the inauguration of the GTTC industry-academia conclave held here, the minister emphasized the importance of bridging the gap between educational institutions and industries. The conclave, aimed at providing skill training to rural women and students, is a platform to promote collaboration, partnerships, innovation and skill development to meet the demands of the job market. “Our goal is to establish the state as a hub for skill development,” Dr.Patil said.
The state has signed several agreements to enhance skill power. A skill academy will be established in Sandur, Ballari, at a cost of Rs 300 crore to meet the growing demand for skilled workers in the industrial and business sectors, the minister revealed.
Additionally, GTTC multi skill development centres will be set up in Kalaburagi (in collaboration with Gulbarga University), Talakal in Koppal, and Varuna in Mysuru in partnership with Visvesvaraya Technological University.
Skill Locally, Work Globally
“Skill Locally, Work Globally” is the government’s core mantra. The state is preparing to establish multiple GTTC centers across the state to provide skill-based training to youth in all regions. Dr. Patil added that Karnataka is proud to prepare students in 18 skill categories for the upcoming India Skills 2025 competition and the World Skills Competition 2026. “Our youth will be ready to compete on a global stage,” he said.
The conclave saw the participation of Priyank Kharge, minister for rural development & panchayat raj, electronics, IT and biotechnology; Dr. M.C. Sudhakar, minister for higher education; KSDC chairperson Kantha Naik; YK Dinesh Kumar, managing director GTTC were present.
Partnerships with Leading Companies
· In the Field of Information Technology: Agreements have been signed with Intel, IBM, NASSCOM, and Tesla for training purposes.
· In the Mechanical Sector: Collaborations have been established with Toyota, Siemens, AutoDesk, and Mastercam. For green skills development, partnerships have been made with GIZ.
· In the Education Sector: Agreements have been signed with IISc, VTU, Gulbarga University, RNSIT, and BNMIT to enhance skill development training.
Key GTTC Initiatives
*New diploma programs across 27 GTTC centres
*Establishment of technology centers in Aerospace and Electronics-Semiconductor domains
*Educational exchange programs for diploma and BE students in collaboration with the German Chamber of Commerce
*German International Migration Centre
*Advanced skill, reskilling & upskilling training programs