A webinar on theme “Skill Development: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities” was organised here by the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) on November 22.
The event was inaugurated by IIPA chairman SC Misra. He talked about the importance of skill development in the context of 21st century and requirement of the corporate houses across the world. At the outset, IIPA secretary Ashok Mohapatra welcomed all the distinguished dignitaries.The first panellist of the event was Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) Managing Director Dr M Puthal. He deliberated about educational factors, local self employment and current skill ecosystem focusing on economic, ecological and existential crisis. Besides, Dr Puthal mentioned various minor projects, pilot surveys, fundamental IT courses, etc. undertaken by the OKCL towards skill development for the rural youths.
The second panellist was DAV School of Business Management Principal Dr DN Mishra. He highlighted on the present employability skill of Indian students and explained various reasons of lack of employability skills. Mishra presented a skill development model.Former IIPA vice-president KK Patnaik offered vote of thanks.