Skill India: Assam With Funding From ADB To Establish Skill University With Rs 1,000 Crore
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
In a move that supports the skilling of youth in North Eastern India, the Assam government is going to establish a Skill University with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore, reports
The Economic Times.
The foundation stone of Assam Skill University at Mangaldoi, Darrang was laid by the Chief Minister of Assam Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday (15 February).
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Government of Assam will fund the project at a ratio of 80:20. The University is planned in an area of 83 acres with advanced facilities like effluent treatment plant, rainwater harvesting and energy conservation through solar energy etc.
Assam to come up with skill university with an investment of Rs 1000 crore
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This project is scheduled to be completed by September 2026. Government of Assam is also exploring partnership arrangements with countries like Singapore, Germany, Taiwan, South Korea, Australia, Israel, Japan and the United Kingdom etc., for providing sector specific expertise to this University.
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The university will provide skill education to the youth of India with a specific focus on Assam, and North Eastern region.
GUWAHATI: With an investment of. Rs. 1000 Crores Assam is all set to come up with Skill university. This project is scheduled to be completed by September 2026. Government of Assam is also exploring partnership arrangements with countries like Singapore, Germany, Taiwan, South Korea, Australia, Israel, Japan and the United Kingdom etc., for providing sector specific expertise to this University