Principal Secretary to PM, inspects Odisha’s World Skill Center

Bhubaneswar,04 April,2026: Shaktikanta Das, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister, visited the World Skill Center (WSC) in the Odisha capital on Saturday, reaffirming the growing national focus on advanced skill development as a cornerstone of India’s economic transformation. Das reviewed WSC’s state-of-the-art Centres of Excellence in Vertical Transportation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Beauty & Wellness, and the School of Hospitality. He appreciated the institution’s advanced infrastructure, modern training methodologies, and strong emphasis on industry-aligned, outcome-driven skill development. Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg and Bhupendra Singh Poonia, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Skill Development & Technical Education (SD&TE), accompanied Das during his visit to the WSC. Das engaged in interactions with WSC’s senior leadership, including Rashmi Ranjan Mohapatra, Chief Executive Officer; Pinaki Patnaik, Additional Secretary, SD&TE and Chief Operating Officer, WSC and Dr. Subhanga Kishore Das, Principal. These discussions provided valuable insights into Odisha’s evolving skill landscape, showcasing WSC as a flagship institution driving excellence in technical education and training.