Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, launched Project ODISERV in Sambalpur to prepare young Odisha graduates for financial services employment. Shri Pradhan announced that 1100 students in Odisha have been trained under Project ODISERV, with some receiving job offers. He congratulated the placed candidates and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ensuring India’s youth future is industry-ready. He praised Project ODISERV as an excellent example of industry-academia collaboration.
The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Bajaj Finserv Ltd. have launched their first skill development initiative, Project Odiserv, at Gangadhar Meher University in Sambalpur, Odisha. This marks the first collaboration between the two organizations, announced in December 2023, in the presence of Shri Dharmendra Pradhan. Bajaj Finserv is launching Project Odiserv, a 100-hour comprehensive training program for first-generation graduates, to prepare them for employment in the financial services sector.
The initiative aims to transform skill development in Odisha, particularly in tier-II and tier-III cities. While speaking at the event, Shri Pradhan said that the Project ODISERV will empower the youth of the country, make them more employable and fulfil their aspirations. He also mentioned how NEP 2020 is bridging the gap between education and skilling, creating more synergies and allowing students to acquire job-ready skills along with academic knowledge.
