NEWS: Plan = Integrate all state skilling efforts into a single unified system

ABOUT

• Budget & Target = Rs 5,000 crore investment -> Train 30 lakh beneficiaries over 7 years
• Demographic Goal = Capitalize on youth population -> 65% of state population is under age 35

STATE VISION GROUP FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT

• Leadership = Chaired by Subroto Bagchi (Mindtree co-founder)
• Core Focus = Practical capabilities > Traditional degrees
• Focus Sectors = AI, green energy, advanced manufacturing, digital services
• Market Demand = 550+ existing GCCs in Bengaluru + 500 more by 2029 -> Target 3.5 lakh upcoming jobs

YUVA UDYOGA SETU PORTAL & ITI MOUs

• Portal Launch = AI-powered employment platform under KSDC
• Function = Direct, free bridge connecting local job seekers -> Verified private employers
• Key Schemes = Koushalya Karnataka Yojane, Nal Jal Mitra, prison inmate training
• ITI Partnerships = 40+ MoUs signed with local ITIs -> Secure 10,000+ jobs for youth