PUNE, Apr 23: Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU), Pune, in association with UNESCO Paris, is set to mark a significant milestone in India’s education and skilling landscape with the launch of Asia’s first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development for Women’s Empowerment.
The UNESCO Chair will be formally launched by Jayant Chaudhary, union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education on Friday at the International Conference on “Women Leading the Future of Work” organised in collaboration with UNESCO and being held at SSPU Campus, Kiwale, Pune, a release stated.
The initiative is spearheaded by Dr. Swati Mujumdar, Pro-Chancellor of SSPU and UNESCO Chairholder, who is a globally recognized Skill development policy expert, a member of the B20 Task Force, and recipient of the prestigious Fulbright-Nehru (FINEAS) Grant (2024-2025).
This landmark initiative positions India at the forefront of global efforts to strengthen skills ecosystems, technical education, and workforce readiness, in alignment with international standards and future workforce demands.
Established under the aegis of UNESCO Paris, the UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development at SSPU will act as a centre of excellence and global knowledge hub for advancing skill-based education and employability with a focus on increasing the participation of women in the workforce.
This International Conference on “Women Leading the Future of Work”, will reinforce the critical role of skills development in enabling women’s participation in sunrising sectors like AI, Semiconductor Technology and Defence Tech, the release added. (UNI)
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