India and Australia Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation in Skills and Entrepreneurship
Mumbai: Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, has embarked on an official visit to Australia to deepen bilateral cooperation in skills and entrepreneurship. The visit aims to foster collaboration between India and Australia in vocational education, workforce development, and industry-led skilling models.
Key Meetings and Engagements
During his visit, Chaudhary held a bilateral meeting with Hon. Andrew Giles, Minister for Skills and Training, Government of Australia, to discuss avenues for enhancing collaboration in skills development. He also addressed the Australia India Business Council Event on the theme of “skilling for the future,” highlighting the importance of aligning training models with industry needs. The Minister visited state-of-the-art training facilities, including Holmesglen’s Victorian Tunnelling Centre and North Metropolitan TAFE, to understand advanced industry-led skilling models.
Strengthening Partnerships
Chaudhary’s visit underscores the shared commitment of India and Australia to empower their people with world-class skills and drive inclusive growth on the global stage. The two countries are exploring opportunities for collaboration in emerging sectors such as clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and digital services. According to Chaudhary, “India and Australia share a strong commitment to equipping our youth with the skills needed for the economies of tomorrow.”
Future Prospects
The visit reaffirms the Government of India’s resolve to make India a global hub of skilled talent, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. By strengthening international partnerships in skills and entrepreneurship, India aims to create greater mobility and employability opportunities for its youth. The partnership with Australia will help India’s skilling systems remain adaptive to industry transformation worldwide.
