The Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, has launched the “Kaushal Rath” initiative, a bus providing skills on wheels to empower the youth of Odisha. The initiative, led by NSDC, aims to provide accessible and hands-on skill training to foster growth and innovation in Odisha’s Sambalpur, Angul, and Deogarh districts.
The specialized mobile buses will offer training and certification across various modules, including Digital Literacy, Financial Literacy, Retail & Entrepreneurial Skills, among others. These courses can be undertaken on Skill India Digital (SID), an online training platform designed to skill, reskill, and upskill Indian individuals.
The Kaushal Rath will traverse multiple districts in Orissa, providing employment and self-employment opportunities. The initiative was graced by Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and MD of NSDC International. Pradhan emphasized the importance of training youngsters in digital literacy and financial literacy to thrive in digital financial services and the transition to a formidable digital payment ecosystem. He believes the Kaushal Rath initiative will play a pivotal role in educating rural communities, especially women and children, in digital literacy and new-age technology, ensuring that every citizen is well-equipped in this digital era.