<p>The Nutana Unnata Abhilasha (NUA) Odisha Scheme, which would invest Rs 385 crore over the course of the next three years in skilling one lakh youngsters in the state, received approval from the Odisha Cabinet on Friday.<img decoding=”async” class=”alignnone wp-image-124548″ src=”https://www.theindiaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/theindiaprint.com-the-odisha-cabinet-authorized-the-nua-odisha-initiative-which-aims-to-train-100000-youngsters-annually-download-2023-08-12t092135.552-11zon.jpg” alt=”theindiaprint.com the odisha cabinet authorized the nua odisha initiative which aims to train 100000 youngsters annually download 2023 08 12t092135.552 11zon” width=”1232″ height=”739″ srcset=”https://www.theindiaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/theindiaprint.com-the-odisha-cabinet-authorized-the-nua-odisha-initiative-which-aims-to-train-100000-youngsters-annually-download-2023-08-12t092135.552-11zon.jpg 290w, https://www.theindiaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/theindiaprint.com-the-odisha-cabinet-authorized-the-nua-odisha-initiative-which-aims-to-train-100000-youngsters-annually-download-2023-08-12t092135.552-11zon-150×90.jpg 150w” sizes=”(max-width: 1232px) 100vw, 1232px” title=”The Odisha Cabinet authorized the NUA Odisha initiative, which aims to train 100,000 youngsters annually 6″></p>
<p>After the Cabinet meeting, Chief Secretary PK Jena gave a press conference and explained how the program will address the need of competent Human Resources in developing trades by providing top-notch training, building industry connections, and increasing employability skills.</p>
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<p>Additionally, it will aid in closing the skills gap in the use of modern technology in traditional industries (agricultural, crafts, and looming). According to Jena, the program will be implemented in all 30 of the state’s districts.</p>
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<p>Opportunities for training, retraining, and upskilling will be made available via the Skill Development & Technical Education Department’s skilling institutions (ITI, Polytechnic, etc.), government skilling institutions, educational institutions, and clusters (MSME, agricultural, craft, etc.).</p>
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