

Agritech: The Next Frontier of Skill Development in Odisha
As part of the World Skill Center (WSC) team, it was a privilege to be part of the Consultation Workshop on Odisha's Agritech Workforce and Skill Development, organized by the Government of Odisha and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Odisha Skill Development Project (OSDP-II).
Having been associated with OSDP since Phase-I and now contributing to OSDP-II, this consultation reinforced my belief that Agritech will be one of the strongest drivers of future skills, employment and entrepreneurship in Odisha.
This consultation reinforced my belief that skill development is becoming the strongest enabler of agricultural transformation.
The proposed World Skill Center for AgriTech, Sambalpur has the potential to become much more than another training institution.
It can become a centre that:
💡develops future-ready agritech professionals,
💡nurtures rural entrepreneurs,
💡supports Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs),
💡strengthens startups and innovation,
💡creates employment across the agritech value chain, and
💡empowers youth from Western Odisha with globally relevant skills.
The future of agriculture will not depend only on better farming—it will depend on how effectively we integrate technology, AI, drones, IoT, precision agriculture, climate-smart practices and sustainable farming with a skilled workforce.
No single institution can achieve this transformation alone.
It requires a strong ecosystem where Government, industry, startups, academia, financial institutions and development partners work together to create industry-relevant skills and meaningful career pathways for our youth.
If we build the right talent pipeline today, we will not only empower our youth but also accelerate technology adoption in agriculture, improve farmers' productivity and income, and contribute meaningfully towards the vision of Viksit Odisha 2036 and Viksit Bharat 2047.
I am excited to see this vision taking shape and proud to be part of an institution that is helping build the future of Odisha's skill ecosystem.
The future of agriculture is not just about growing crops. It is about growing talent, innovation and opportunities.
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31 Julio 2026 à 12h27
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