Lifelong Learning is not just only imperative but an absolute necessity today: Jayant Chaudhary

Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, highlighted the importance of digital infrastructure and collaborative learning models during his SKILLS Bridge Masterclass Series address.

The webinar featured prominent dignitaries such as Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie, Hon’ble Minister of Technical and Higher Education in Sierra Leone; Ruben Sargsyan, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs in Armenia; and Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. During his address, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, said, “At the heart of this transformation lies the SkillIndiaDigital Hub (SIDH), which is a leading example of how digital public infrastructure can revolutionize learning and skill development. SIDH is more than just a platform; it is a trusted and transparent ecosystem that converges diverse elements of our vast skilling landscape.”

The webinar discusses AI-Powered Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) as a tool for promoting Lifelong Learning (LLL) for the future workforce. It was jointly organized by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), International Labour Organization (ILO), World Bank and UNESCO. The webinar attracted over 120 delegates and 3000 participants with the discussion centered on leveraging digital infrastructure, work-based learning models, and industry-academia partnerships to bolster the skills and lifelong learning ecosystem.