CM Yadav urges youth to upgrade skills, sign MoUs with firms

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday urged young people to keep upgrading their skills rather than relying only on academic degrees, as artificial intelligence and emerging technologies reshape the job market. Addressing an orientation programme for 550 trainees at Sant Shiromani Ravidas Global Skill Park in Bhopal, he said the government is working to increase the institute's training capacity from 2,000 to 10,000 students annually.

The state signed MoUs with several leading companies to link trained youth with industry opportunities. Freepressjournal.in reports that Yadav raised concerns over the growing disconnect between education and employment, and noted that around 150 years ago skills were considered mandatory, not degrees. Deccan Herald reports the skill park has achieved a placement rate of 98.9 per cent.

A multipurpose Varahamihir Hall, built at a cost of about Rs 4 crore, was also inaugurated. The institute plans to expand using 2.5 acres of land opposite the existing campus.