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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 5: The second day of Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026 continued discussions on strengthening Karnataka’s workforce ecosystem, bringing collectively authorities representatives, {industry} leaders, academia and talent improvement stakeholders to discover methods to align training with {industry} necessities and put together younger folks for rising employment alternatives.
Held below the theme ‘Workforce 2030: Scale, Systems, Synergy’, Day 2 witnessed the launch of Yuva Udyoga Setu, a digital employment platform of the Government of Karnataka, by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri D. Ok. Shivakumar. The day additionally featured the inauguration of the Expo Zone by Dr. Sharanprakash R. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, Government of Karnataka, offering organisations and {industry} stakeholders with a platform to current their initiatives, applied sciences and contributions to the skilling ecosystem.
The launch ceremony was attended by Dr. Sharanprakash R. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, Government of Karnataka; Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister for Home, Information Technology and Biotechnology, and E-Governance, Government of Karnataka; Smt. Shivakantamma (Kanta) Naik, Chairperson, Karnataka Skill Development Corporation and Karnataka Vocational Training & Skill Development Corporation; and Shri Subodh Yadav, IAS, Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood.
Expo Zone inaugurated to attach {industry} and the talent improvement ecosystem
Another key spotlight of Day 2 was the inauguration of the Expo Zone by Dr. Sharanprakash R. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, Government of Karnataka.
The inauguration was attended by Smt. Shivakantamma (Kanta) Naik, Chairperson, Karnataka Skill Development Corporation and Karnataka Vocational Training & Skill Development Corporation; Shri Subroto Bagchi, Chairman, Vision Group for Skill Development, Government of Karnataka; Shri Subodh Yadav, IAS, Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood; and Dr. E. V. Ramana Reddy, IAS (R), Chairman, Karnataka Skill Development Authority.
The Expo Zone offers a platform for organisations, {industry} representatives, coaching establishments and different stakeholders to current their initiatives, applied sciences, coaching fashions and contributions to the talent improvement ecosystem. It allows members to have interaction with organisations working throughout vocational training, workforce improvement and industry-led skilling.
Through its periods, {industry} engagement and exhibition actions, Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026 continues to deal with the necessity for stronger collaboration between policymakers, employers and academic establishments. The discussions and initiatives on Day 2 strengthened the significance of constructing an inclusive, industry-aligned and future-ready workforce, whereas increasing alternatives for younger folks to entry related expertise and employment pathways.
Shri Subroto Bagchi requires higher respect and recognition for expert employees
Addressing the gathering throughout his session, Shri Subroto Bagchi, Chairman, Vision Group for Skill Development, Government of Karnataka, spoke about the necessity to change societal attitudes in direction of vocational training and expert professions, highlighting the significance of dignity, honest wages, inclusion and higher recognition for expert employees.
Emphasising that talent improvement should obtain the identical respect as typical tutorial training, Shri Bagchi stated, ‘Whatever we might say, step one is to respect the expert employee. The second, we have to be certain that there are sustainable wages and never simply minimal wages since you can not respect the expert employee until the wages are proper.’
BV Naidu, Chairman, KDEM, stated, “The Bengaluru Skill Summit provides an important platform for bringing together government, industry and academia to address Karnataka’s evolving workforce needs. With nearly 65% of the state’s population below 35 years and over 550 GCCs driving its digital economy, Karnataka has a significant talent advantage. The focus must now be on aligning skill development with industry requirements and connecting our young people with emerging employment opportunities. Through initiatives such as Beyond Bengaluru, KDEM is strengthening regional technology ecosystems and expanding industry opportunities.”
The second version of Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026 is being held from 3-5 November 2026 at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru, below the theme ‘Workforce 2030: Scale, Systems, Synergy’. Organised by the Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood (SDEL), Government of Karnataka, and hosted by the Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC), in collaboration with the Karnataka Skill Development Authority (KSDA), the three-day summit brings collectively authorities, {industry}, academia and worldwide stakeholders. Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) is the Knowledge Partner, Japan is the Country Partner, and Trescon manages the occasion.
About Bengaluru Skill Summit
Bengaluru Skill Summit is a platform led by the Government of Karnataka to deliver collectively policymakers, {industry}, instructional establishments and talent improvement stakeholders to debate workforce improvement and the way forward for expertise. The 2026 version is being held below the theme ‘Workforce 2030: Scale, Systems, Synergy’.
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