Bhubaneswar, April 17, 2025 — Hon’ble Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Shri
Nitin Gadkari on Thursday visited the World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar during his tour to
Odisha. Shri Gadkari expressed his happiness observing that the center is playing a significant
role in skill development and offering industry-oriented training to the youth of the state.
The Union Minister also praised the State Government for establishing this ultra-modern
infrastructure.
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha Shri Mohan Charan Majhi welcomed Shri Gadkari and
accompanied him in the visit of the world class facilities at the WSC, including advanced
laboratories for Vertical Transportation, Centre of Excellence in Advanced Welding, Automation
and Basic Robotics.
During the visit, the Union Minister spoke with the students about their skill development and
career aspirations.
Shri Sampad Chandra Swain, Minister of Skill Development & Technical Education, said, "Under
the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the skill development sector is
being strengthened. Various steps are being taken to enhance the skills of the youth. The World
Skill Center has a significant contribution in this regard. With the latest training, students are
getting employment opportunities in the country and abroad. In the coming days, Odisha is
going to get a special identity in the field of skill development.’’
On this occasion, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha felicitated Union Minister Shri Gadkari.
Bhubaneswar MP Smt. Aparajita Sarangi, Khordha MLA Shri Prashant Jagadev, Commissioner-
cum-Secretary SD&TE Shri Bhupendra Singh Poonia, IAS, CEO, WSC & CEO Odisha Skill
Development Authority Smt. Rashmita Panda, IAS, Chief Skills Officer Bruce Poh, Additional
Secretary & COO, WSC, Shri Pinaki Patnaik, Principal T Thambyrajah and Deputy Principal Smt.
Jeetamitra Satpathy graced the occasion.
Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari Visits World Skill Center, Bhubaneswar
