State’s responsibility is to equip people for emerging opportunities, not just for current jobs: Sharanprakash Patil
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Subscribed with another email? Logout and Login with that one. Held under the theme ‘Workforce 2030: Scale, Systems, Synergy’, the summit brings together policymakers, industry leaders, employers, educational institutions, skill development organisations, and other stakeholders to discuss the future of workforce development, industry-aligned skills, and employment pathways. Patil, Minister for Large and Medium Industries, stated that Karnataka offers a strong industrial ecosystem, investor-friendly policies, and a skilled workforce to support future-ready industries. Guruprasad Mudlapur, president of the Bosch Group in India and managing director and chief technology officer of Bosch Limited, noted that India’s economic opportunity depends entirely on the capabilities of its people, making skill development a profound economic and social imperative. “The industry cannot remain at the end of the skilling value chain waiting to recruit; we must actively participate in anticipating future capabilities, shaping learning, and strengthening trainers,” he urged. Rangesh Raghavan, corporate vice-president and MD of LAM Research India, stated that building advanced industries like semiconductors requires a greater focus on talent than infrastructure. One great thing about the talent pool that Karnataka has is the ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn.’’ Other senior Ministers who attended the opening ceremony included Basavaraja Rayareddy, Minister for Higher Education, and Zamir Ahmed Khan, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs. Shilpa M., Commissioner, Department of Industrial Training and Employment, Ravi M. Several publications were released at the event, including Karnataka Kaushalya Sampada: The Skill Handbook (2026 Edition), Karnataka Talent Landscape 2026, and Karnataka’s Workforce Blueprint 2030 (Second Edition). These achievements highlight the state’s skilled talent and their contribution to representing India on the global stage.
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Held under the theme ‘Workforce 2030: Scale, Systems, Synergy’, the summit brings together policymakers, industry leaders, employers, educational institutions, skill development organisations, and other stakeholders to discuss the future of workforce development, industry-aligned skills, and employment pathways
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