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Centre for Skill Development and Training (CSDT) under the onus of Rama Devi Women’s University was formally inaugurated on 22nd July 2019 by Dr. Arun Kumar Sahoo, hon’ble Minister, Higher Education Department, Govt. of Odisha. The centre has been started with an initial grant of Rs. 90 Lakhs from the Higher Education Department, Govt. of Odisha. The Centre aims at training the undergraduate and post-graduate students of the university to develop technical skills & behavioural traits in their respective domain.

The skill training includes but not limited to the development of strategic communication skills, grooming skills, professional etiquettes, leadership qualities, customer service skills, financial literacy, IT skills, health hygiene & sanitation and entrepreneurial skills as per the requirements of different domains.

The expected end outcome is either a possible employment in their respective domain after graduation or to inspire students to take more advanced specialized training after completion of their graduation which can result in employment or self-employment.

People

Name Designation

Dr. Raj Kumar Joshi

Officer-in-Change

Dr. Suryamani Patro

Member

Dr. Pankaj Kumar Naik

Member

Mr. Narsingh Majhi

Member

Skill Courses

The Centre in association with its skilling partners impart various skill-based courses from time to time. This includes but not limited to:

  1. Medical lab Technology
  2. Digital electronics
  3. Unity Gaming & Animation
  4. Computer accountancy
  5. Retail & Hospitality
  6. Fashion Designing
  7. Heritage and Eco-tourism.
  8. Soft Skill and communication traits
  9. Digital Marketing

In addition, students are also encouraged to take up trait specific courses from NSDC under the Pradhan Matri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (https://www.pmkvyofficial.org/ ) and NASSCOM under the Future skills Prime (https://futureskillsprime.in/)

Collaborations

For the year 2019-20, CSDT collaborated with Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), Bhubaneswar for the training of 420 undergraduate students of the University in 7 different skill traits.

Skill traits offered No. of students enrolled
Digital Electronics 25
Medical Lab technology 40
Computer accountancy and Tally 95
Animation and Gaming 80
Retail & Hospitality 60
Fashion Designing & Garment Manufacturing 30
Heritage & Eco-tourism 90
TOTAL 420

The course was conducted for a duration of 120 hours and delivered in three phases in sync with the academic programme of RDWU.

1st phase (40 hrs): July-September 2019;

2nd phase (40 hrs): October-December 2019;

3rd phase (40 hrs): January-March 2020.

RDWU have signed an MOU with Naandi Foundation, Hyderabad to impart skill training to the UG and PG level students of the University under the employability skill development program between September 2022 to August 2023. The program shall include Soft-Skills, Communication Skills, Life Skill and Interview preparations for the beneficiaries. The various courses that can be undertaken under this programme include:

  1. MPC employability skill training (20-25 hours)
  2. Technical course implementation (Python programming)- (40-60 hrs)
  3. Digital marketing (40 hours)

The Centre has signed an MOU with FICCI Ladies Organization, Bhubaneswar to provide students with an opportunity to gain practical experience and undergo training, internship and scope for employability and entrepreneurship in the identified domains.
Under the agreement, FLO will hold 5 panel discussions industry wise to discuss the journey of Women Entrepreneurs, Best Practices, Hinderances faced & the Way Forward. Domains Covered would be - Bakeries & Confectioneries, Agriculture, Health & Wellness, Beauty and Technology driven businesses.
FLO will also hold sessions Mental & Physical Health awareness & Cyber security. The expected outcome is to inspire the students and give them clarity on the steps to be taken to become a successful entrepreneur.

The Centre has signed an MOU with Concentrix Daksh Services India Private Limited, India to provide students with an opportunity to gain practical experience and undergo training to work in the field of IT/ITES and develop their skills.
Under the agreement, Concentrix aims to setup a Student Excellence Centre for Skill Development within the University Campus to provide training on Interpersonal skills, communication Skills, Computer Skills, Corporate culture, Presentation skills, Time management & Leadership skills.
Concentrix shall provide industrial exposure of IT \ ITES, part time work & earnings for students in form of apprentice or stipend, may provide at its option for placing students on a permanent basis post their course completion.

The Skill Centre under the supervision of NASSCOM has facilitated the registration of students under the Future skills Prime- a leading Technology Skilling Hub to enable them to acquire in-demand digital skills that are highly valued by the employer. Succeful students will be certified by NASSCOM and NSDC.

Photo Gallery


A trainee at CSDT demonstrating the process of cloth designing to Dr. Arun Sahoo, Hon’ble Minister, Higher Education, Govt. of Odisha.


Dr. Arun Sahoo, Hon’ble minister for Higher Education, Govt of Odisha interacting with trainers and students at CSDT, RDWU.


MOU signing with Naandi Foundation


Skill Training of UG students by resource person from NAANDI FOUNDATION


Certificate distribution to successful students by Naandi Foundation


Interaction of NASSCOM team with students of RDWU


MOU signing with CONCENTRIX in presence of hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha Sj Naveen Patnaik.

Rama Devi Women's University Vidya Vihar,PO:Bhoinagar Bhubaneswar,751022,Odisha,India Phone No. : 0674-2542644 Email:registrar(at)rdwu(dot)ac(dot)in