An Indian delegation is in the Philippines until October 22 to engage in knowledge-sharing and exchange information on the best practices adopted in areas relating to skill development, data-driven policy frameworks, and labour motility.
The team is led by Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, and facilitated by the World Bank.
The ‘Knowledge Exchange Mission’ includes senior officers from the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and representatives from the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Telangana.
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The visit features strategic engagements with key Philippine institutions such as the Department of Migrant Workers, Technical Education and Skills Development Authorities, Philippine Statistics Authority and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.
“This mission reflects the shared commitment of the Global South to collaborate on human capital development, promote mutual learning and create pathways for equitable and sustainable growth through skills and entrepreneurship,” the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship stated.