Launch of Yuva Udyoga Setu
On 4 November 2026, during Day 2 of the Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026, Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar inaugurated Yuva Udyoga Setu, a digital employment platform launched by the Government of Karnataka. The summit, held at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru, runs from 3–5 November 2026 under the theme “Workforce 2030: Scale, Systems, Synergy.”
Expo Zone Inauguration
The same day, Dr. Sharanprakash R. Patil, Minister for Medical Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, inaugurated the Expo Zone. Attendees included Smt. Shivakantamma (Kanta) Naik, Chairperson of the Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC) and Karnataka Vocational Training & Skill Development Corporation; Shri Subroto Bagchi, Chairman of the Vision Group for Skill Development; Shri Subodh Yadav, IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood; and Dr. E. V. Ramana Reddy, IAS (Retired), Chairman of the Karnataka Skill Development Authority. The Expo Zone provides a platform for organisations, industry representatives, training institutions and other stakeholders to showcase initiatives, technologies, training models and contributions to the state’s skill‑development ecosystem.
Key Statements and Highlights
During his session, Shri Subroto Bagchi urged greater societal respect for skilled workers, emphasizing that dignity requires sustainable wages rather than merely minimum wages. BV Naidu, Chairman of KDEM, highlighted that 65 % of Karnataka’s population is below 35 years and that the state hosts over 550 Global Capability Centres (GCCs), giving it a significant talent advantage in the digital economy. He called for tighter alignment of skill development with industry needs and for expanding employment pathways for youth.
Summit Organisation and Partners
The summit is 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). Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) serves as the Knowledge Partner, Japan is the Country Partner, and Trescon manages the event.
Media Contact
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