The future of Karnataka will be shaped by the skills, aspirations and entrepreneurial spirit of our youth. Our responsibility is to ensure they have the opportunities, training and confidence to lead that future , said by Karnatka Chief Minister D.K.Shivakumar at Bengaluru Skills Summit 2026 on the day 2.
CM also mentioned glad to attend second edition of the Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026, themed “Workforce 2030: Scale, Systems, Synergy”, and launch Yuva Udyoga Sethu, the Unified Skill Development and Employment Portal developed by the Karnataka Skill Development Corporation. The occasion was also an opportunity to felicitate the Karnataka medal winners and participants who represented India at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.
Karnataka has an immense pool of talent, and our vision goes beyond preparing youth to become job seekers. We want to nurture job creators, innovators and entrepreneurs who can compete globally and create opportunities for others. By strengthening institutions, promoting quality vocational education, building industry partnerships and encouraging lifelong learning, we are working towards a skilling ecosystem that keeps pace with a rapidly changing world.
This vision is further strengthened by the Karnataka State Skill Policy 2025–32 and the newly constituted Vision Group for Skill Development, chaired by Mindtree co-founder and veteran entrepreneur Shri Subroto Bagchi. By bringing together industry expertise, institutional strength and fresh thinking, we aim to ensure that every young Kannadiga has the skills and opportunities to realise their potential.
Hon’ble Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood Dr. Sharanprakash R. Patil, Minister for Home Affairs, Information Technology, Biotechnology and E-Governance Shri Priyank Kharge, Chairperson of Karnataka Skill Development Corporation Smt. Shivakantamma (Kanta) Naik, Principal Secretary to the Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Shri Subodh Yadav, Managing Director of Karnataka Skill Development Corporation and Karnataka Vocational Training & Skill Development Corporation Dr. Ravi M. Tirlapur, and other dignitaries were present.
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