HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, July 16: Assam Skill University (ASU), in association with the Pentapolis Foundation, celebrated World Youth Skills Day 2025 at Hotel Radisson Blu in Guwahati, bringing together academicians, industry representatives, and policymakers to deliberate on strengthening youth-centric skill development with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), STEM, and digital technologies.
According to an official statement, ASU Vice Chancellor Subhash Chandra Das, in his welcome address, recalled the United Nations General Assembly’s decision in 2014 to mark July 15 as World Youth Skills Day, and emphasised the increasing global urgency to integrate industry-relevant skills into mainstream education.
He said that while several countries have made progress, Assam must accelerate efforts to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical application.
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Das underlined the University’s commitment to preparing youth to compete in the global workforce by promoting skill-based education, particularly in emerging sectors like AI.
Delivering the keynote address, chief guest Abhishek Chakroborty spoke about the transformative impact of AI and urged for more focused training and academic exposure in this field.
He pointed out the shortage of AI-specific courses and institutions, expressing optimism that Assam Skill University could take a lead role in filling the void.
Guest of honour Gyanendra Dev Tripathi, Principal Secretary of the SEED Department, stressed the need for a stronger STEM foundation across the education system in Assam.
He said that a concerted push was needed to build an ecosystem that would enable the state’s youth to attain global competitiveness.
R Satishkumar, Director General of the Pentapolis Foundation, highlighted the Foundation’s ongoing efforts in grassroots skill development and community empowerment.
He reiterated the organisation’s commitment to partnering in youth development initiatives across the region.
The event served as a platform for exchanging ideas on youth empowerment, institutional partnerships, and the policy-level thrust required to make Assam a hub for future-ready skills.
