Odisha Govt Partners with GMR Aero Academy to Boost Aviation Skilling

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards enhancing skill development in the aviation sector, the Odisha government has forged a collaboration between the Skill Development and Technical Education Department, Commerce and Transport Department, and GMR Aero Academy (GMRAA). A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in a ceremony attended by Minister of Commerce and Transport Tukuni Sahu, Minister of Skill Development and Technical Education Pritiranjan Gharai, and other dignitaries.

The MoU with the Skill Development and Technical Education Department aims to provide specialized skilling to more than 300 Odia youths in courses such as Certification in Airport Operations (CAO), Basic Fire Fighters Course (BFFC), and Air Cargo Management Executive (ACME). This collaboration, made possible through the NUA Odisha Scheme, emphasizes the state’s commitment to offering futuristic and aspirational skilling courses to its youth.

Similarly, the MoU with the Commerce & Transport Department through the Biju Patnaik Aviation Centre (BPAC) will provide opportunities for Odia youths to upskill in aviation-focused courses, equipping them with credentials for diverse roles in the aviation landscape.

These MoUs fall under the umbrella of the Biju Patnaik Aviation Center at Birasal, reinforcing the Skilled in Odisha brand. Tukuni Sahu, highlighted the transformative impact of the aviation sector in Odisha, creating employment opportunities and contributing to the realization of a Nutana Odisha.

Minister of Skill Development and Technical Education, Pritiranjan Gharai, emphasized the global presence of Skilled In Odisha and the significance of the partnership with GMR, stating that it will enhance the value proposition, making Odisha a leading state in offering unparalleled skilling and employment opportunities.

Air Marshal K. Anantharaman, PVSM, VSM, Head, and Vice President of GMRAA, commended the government’s efforts, stating that the skill development initiative would be a game-changer, creating opportunities for youth in the airport sector. GMRAA, recognized for its global standards, manages a prestigious portfolio of airports worldwide.

This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to transformative endeavors for skill development and employment generation, aiming to shape the future of the aviation workforce in India and contribute to Odisha’s socio-economic development. GMRAA invites aspiring candidates to embark on a transformative journey towards a brighter future in the aviation sector.