Odisha cabinet approves schemes to train 3 lakh youth, new PPP policy
Hindustan TimesBHUBANESWAR: The Odisha cabinet on Friday approved 19 proposals including a skilling programme to bridge the skill gap in the utilisation of new-age technologies in traditional sectors and a public-private partnership policy that would create an institutional mechanism for speedy clearance of the projects. Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik The Nua Odisha skilling scheme will work towards addressing the scarcity of skilled human resources in emerging trades by offering high-quality training, fostering industry linkages and enhancing employability skills, chief secretary Pradip Jena said. The Cabinet also approved the Odisha Public Private Partnership Policy to create a level-playing field for all participants and protect the interest of all stakeholders and an institutional mechanism for speedy clearance of the projects. The policy also includes a range of government incentives and assistance under Viability Gap Funding and Odisha Infrastructure Development Fund in order to boost the viability of PPP projects.