Lucknow, 21 Oct (HS): Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary is

traveling to the Philippines to promote knowledge exchange and discuss best

practices in skill development, labor mobility, and data-driven policy. The mission entails strategic contacts with

major Philippine institutions and promotes collaboration on human capital development.

Jayant Chaudhary heads a group to the Philippines from October 20 to 22,

concentrating on knowledge sharing in skill development and data-driven policy

frameworks. The World Bank is facilitating the tour, which will include

interactions with Philippine agencies such as the Department of Migrant Workers

and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority. Chaudhary is accompanied by senior officials

and state representatives from India who are working to foster long-term growth

via skills and entrepreneurship.

The Indian delegation includes senior officers from the Ministry

of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and representatives from the states

of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Telangana. The mission

features strategic engagements with key Philippine institutions such as the

Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), Technical Education and Skills Development

Authority (TESDA), Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), and the Overseas

Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA).

The visit is aimed at fostering knowledge exchange and sharing

best practices in areas related to skills development, labour mobility, and

data-driven policy frameworks. 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.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi