September 24th 2024.
On a sunny Tuesday afternoon, the city of Bhubaneswar was filled with pride and excitement as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi felicitated two talented students from a local skill training institute. These students had recently made the state proud by winning medals at the WorldSkills Competition held in France. The ceremony took place at the Lok Seva Bhawan, where the Chief Minister personally awarded the students with cash rewards.
During the event, the Chief Minister had the opportunity to interact with all the participants from Odisha. It was a moment of great joy and honor for the state as Amaresh Kumar Sahu from Deogarh district won a bronze medal in the 'Renewable Energy' skill category. His exceptional performance had caught the attention of the international judges at the WorldSkills Lyon, France 2024. Another talented young man, Gedela Akhil from Gajapati district, was also awarded the Medallion for Excellence in 'Water Technology' at the competition.
In recognition of their remarkable achievements, Amaresh was given a cash prize of Rs 25 lakh while Gedela received Rs 5 lakh from the Chief Minister. The entire state was proud of these students and their hard work was praised by the Chief Minister. He stated that the skills of the youth of Odisha had now gained global recognition and it was a proud moment for the state. He also promised to turn skill development into a movement in Odisha in the coming days.
The Chief Minister shared his vision for a developed Odisha by 2036 and 2047, stating that the talented youth of the state would be the real drivers of this development. He emphasized the importance of the youth and their role in shaping the identity and integrity of the state. He also mentioned that out of the 60 participants from India at the WorldSkills Competition, 15 were from Odisha, showcasing the state's potential in the field of skill development.
The Chief Minister also spoke about the government's efforts to promote skill development in Odisha. He mentioned that the budget for this year has allocated Rs 1,050 crore for skill development and technical education programs. He emphasized that the state government doesn't just believe in dreams, but they work towards turning them into reality. It was a proud moment for Odisha as the Chief Minister honored the talented youth and promised to continue supporting their growth and development.
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