Bhubaneswar: Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Skill Development & Technical Education and Commerce & Transport departments today collaborated with the GMR Aero Academy (GMRAA) to extend aviation related skilling to youths of Odisha.
Accordingly, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Directorate of Aviation, Directorate of Skill Development-cum-Employment with GMR. This ceremony was graced by Commerce & Transport Minister Tukuni Sahu and Skill Development & Technical Education Minister Pritiranjan Gharai, including several other dignitaries.
The MoU with Skill Development & Technical Education department will provide pathway for skilling of more than 300 Odia youths in specialised courses like Certification in Airport Operations (CAO), Basic Fire Fighters Course (BFFC), and Air Cargo Management Executive (ACME).
This partnership has been possible because of the flexibility and agility given under the inspirational Nua Odisha scheme, which opens the pathway for Odia youths to avail skilling courses in futuristic and inspirational trades.
Similarly, the MoU with Commerce & Transport department through Biju Patnaik Aviation Centre (BPAC) will open opportunities for Odia youths to up-skill themselves in aviation-focused courses, equipping them with credentials and expertise for diverse roles across the aviation landscape.
The MoUs were executed under overarching umbrella of BPAC at Birasal, reinforcing the Skilled in Odisha brand.
Appreciating the efforts of Government, GMRAA Head and Vice President Air Marshal K Anantharaman emphasised the transformative impact of this initiative stating, “Considering the scope of expansion of Aviation sector, the skill development initiative would be a game-changer, creating good opportunities for youth in the airport sector. The training at GMRAA will adhere to world standards, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to contribute to the ever-growing aviation industry.”
