Angul, March 5 -- Union Minister of Education and Skill Development Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday inaugurated a Skill India Centre (SIC) in Angul to equip the youth with employability and new-age skills and open their avenues for employment in domestic and global markets.

While speaking at the event, Pradhan said that the inauguration of the Skill India Centre in Angul marks a commendable initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflecting a steadfast commitment to broadening the scope of skill development and educational infrastructure in the region.

"Our overarching vision is to extend our reach to remote communities, and the revitalization of public education institutions will particularly benefit underprivileged sections of society...