Bhubaneswar: The World Skill Centre (WSC), Bhubaneswar, has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence-Skills (CoE-Skills) by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), placing the Odisha-based institute among 19 institutions empanelled under the national framework.
The Certificate of Recognition was presented to WSC CEO Rashmi Ranjan Mohapatra by MSDE Secretary Debashree Mukherjee at a ceremony held at Kaushal Bhawan in New Delhi November 2. The em panelment will remain valid for three years, from October 9, 2026, to October 8, 2029.
The recognition has been granted under the multi-sectoral category, acknowledging the institute’s capacity to deliver advanced, industry-oriented skill training across multiple domains. Established under the Department of Skill Development and Technical Education, Government of Odisha, WSC provides technology-enabled training facilities with an emphasis on practical learning, advanced skills and industry engagement.
Reacting to the development, Mohapatra said the recognition marked an important milestone in the institute’s journey towards contributing to India’s evolving skill development ecosystem.
Under the CoE-Skills framework, empanelled institutions are expected to undertake specialised training, skill assessment, mentorship, career guidance and capacity-building programmes for trainers and assessors.