Mr. Tahsin Zahid, Chairman of Skill Development Committee articulated the importance and need of skill development and training. He also talked about the need of cooperation of academic institutions and industries. Mr. Dilip Chenoy, CEO and MD of NSDC, introduced many activities planned by NSDC for skill development. He discussed the problems faced by students and others in joining NSDC skill development programs.

The next session started with the inspirational words of Mr. N.K. Mohapatra, CEO, Electronics Sector, Skill Council of India. He highlighted the challenges in achieving skill development objectives. He emphasized on setting up the electronics industries in India. He said that electronics consumer market is broad with a lot of opportunities and India must contribute in it for its economic growth. Mr. Atul Ahuja, Vice President of Apollo Pharmacy, explained the need and benefits of training for the employees of an organization with the example of training policies adopted by Apollo pharmacy and positive results of training program.

Mr. M V V Rao, Director, CBSE, discussed the need of discipline, soft skills, professional ethics, and communication skills required for the overall skill development of a child. He stated about the vocational education in schools, and the challenges faced by schools and CBSE in implementing these programs. He stressed on industrial involvement in academic curriculum and syllabus design. Mr. Rajeev Bhadauria, Director, Jindal Steel and Power Ltd., explained the skills that is actually needed in industries.

Mr. Tushar Pandey, Senior President and Country Head of YES Bank, shared his experiences about entrepreneurship and skill development. The seminar had overwhelming sessions on Entrepreneurship, skill development and career enhancement. Dr. Rubina Mittal, Co-chairperson of Education Committee of PHD chamber concluded the session with Vote of Thanks to the dignitaries.