Paperman Media ( Bhubaneswar )- Shri Sampad Chandra Swain, Hon’ble Minister, Skill Development & Technical Education and Industries, Government of Odisha, today reviewed the performance of Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and Polytechnics across the State during a comprehensive review meeting held at SCTE&VT, Bhubaneswar. The meeting brought together Principals of all 72 Government ITIs and 35 Government Polytechnics to deliberate on strengthening the quality, relevance, and outcomes of technical education in Odisha.
Hon’ble Minister Shri Swain emphasized that technical institutions such as ITIs and Polytechnics are the backbone of Odisha’s industrial growth and economic transformation. He noted that while the State’s institutions have earned recognition at various levels, rapid technological advancements and evolving industry requirements demand continuous modernization, innovation, and stronger alignment with industry needs.
The Hon’ble Minister stressed that under the visionary leadership of the Hon’ble Chief Minister, the State Government is placing strong emphasis on the holistic upgradation of technical institutions across Odisha. He called upon Principals to play a proactive leadership role in implementing reforms, improving institutional performance, and ensuring that students are equipped with industry-relevant skills, thereby enhancing employability and addressing emerging skill gaps.
The Minister urged institutions to focus on ensuring that no seats remain vacant and to make concerted efforts towards increasing enrolment of girls, SC, ST and PVTG students. He also highlighted the importance of reducing student dropouts, improving placement rates, strengthening industry linkages, and creating a supportive learning environment that encourages youth from all sections of society to pursue technical education.
The future growth of Odisha’s industries will depend on the availability of skilled human resources. ITIs and Polytechnics must rise to this challenge and become centres of excellence that produce competent, industry-ready professionals, the Minister remarked.
During the day-long conference, extensive deliberations were held on improving training quality, strengthening industry partnerships, enhancing placement outcomes, effective utilization of infrastructure, adoption of best practices, etc.
Among others, Shri Bhupendra Singh Poonia, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Skill Development & Technical Education Department; Shri Chakravarti Singh Rathore, Director, Technical Education & Training; and other senior officials of the Department were present on the occasion.
