Minister of State for Skill Development and Employment Gautam Tetwal said that collaboration with a prestigious international institution like Singapore’s ITEES is extremely significant for strengthening Madhya Pradesh’s skill development ecosystem. He stated that ITEES has been a key partner in establishing the world-class Sant Shiromani Ravidas Global Skill Park in Bhopal, and this partnership has given Madhya Pradesh a strong identity on the international skilling map. Tetwal made these remarks on Friday during his visit to ITEES. Minister Tetwal is on an official visit to Singapore from 2 to 7 January 2026.
Tetwal said that the objective of the visit goes beyond institutional study; it is also to understand how youth can be prepared for global competition and industry requirements through future-ready skill training. He explained that Singapore’s skilling model is closely integrated with industry. Such experiences, he said, will help make skill training in Madhya Pradesh more effective.
Exposure training program for 16 students successfully conducted
Tetwal informed that an exposure training program for 16 students of the Sant Shiromani Ravidas Global Skill Park was successfully conducted in Singapore from 17 to 25 December 2025, including seven girls. He said this achievement demonstrates that the skill development policies adopted in Madhya Pradesh are delivering positive results on the ground.
Minister Tetwal said the state government’s focus is to ensure that the benefits of skill training reach the last person from poor and marginalized sections of society, enabling youth to become self-reliant. The Minister remarked that it was once difficult to imagine children from ordinary families in the state receiving training at international institutions like those in Singapore, but this has now become a reality—an achievement he described as a matter of pride for Madhya Pradesh.
Minister Tetwal stated that the interactions and experiences gained during the Singapore visit will help strengthen international cooperation in the future. He added that the Skill Development and Employment Department aims to develop training models aligned with both local needs and global industry demand, thereby enabling the youth of Madhya Pradesh to become part of the international workforce.
