Project ODISERV: Empowering Youth for Financial Services Careers
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Inauguration of Project ODISERV in Sambalpur, Odisha |
| Officiated by | Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan |
| Objective | Preparing young graduates for employment in the financial services sector |
| Key Highlights | - Bridging the gap between education and skilling |
| - Transformative impact of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 | |
| Training Statistics | - 1100 students trained in Odisha |
| - Several students secured job offers immediately | |
| Training Program | 100-hour training program for skills in banking, finance, and insurance industries |
| Industry Perspective | - Shri Sanjiv Bajaj emphasized skilling and employment generation |
| - Bajaj Finserv's commitment to social impact through CPBFI | |
| Partnership | Collaboration between NSDC and Bajaj Finserv |
| Expansion Plans | - CPBFI to be launched in 60 colleges in Odisha |
| - Nationwide rollout in 22 states, covering 400 colleges, targeting 20,000 candidates | |
| Curriculum Development | Designed in collaboration with industry experts |
| Outcome | Aims to empower youth, enhance employability, and fulfill career aspirations |