Dubai, UAE — Day 2 of CARE MENA 2025 and DATE With Tech featured one of the most globally resonant sessions of the summit calendar: “Global Skill Exchange in the Era of Digitization & Sustainability.”
The workshop brought a high-level delegation from the Government of Karnataka, underscoring India’s commitment to shaping a future-ready workforce powered by global collaboration, digital innovation, and sustainable development.
The distinguished delegation included:
- Dr. Sharan Prakash R. Patil, Hon. Minister for Medical Education & Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood Department
- Dr. M.C. Sudhakar, Hon. Minister for Higher Education
- Smt. Shivakantamma (Kanta) Naik, Chairperson, Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC) & Karnataka Vocational Training & Skill Development Corporation
- Manoj Kumar Meena, IAS, Secretary, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood Department
- Naveen Bharadwaj, Group CEO, Trescon
Their collective message echoed across both summits:
The future of skills is global — and the future of sustainability is human.
India’s Vision: A Workforce Aligned With Digital Transformation & Sustainability
During the session, Karnataka’s leaders presented India’s evolving roadmap for next-generation talent development, driven by:
- Digitally empowered learning ecosystems
- Industry-aligned training models
- Sustainable skills development frameworks
- Cross-border collaboration for knowledge exchange
- Human-centered innovation aligned with UN SDGs
They stressed that a resilient, future-ready workforce is essential for balancing rapid technological advancement with inclusive social and environmental progress.
Key Themes That Defined the Session
1. Skills as a Global Currency
India emphasized the growing importance of international skill mobility and collaboration — ensuring that workers can contribute across borders in a rapidly digitizing economy.
2. Digital Innovation as the Engine of Growth
The delegation showcased efforts to integrate AI, digital platforms, and advanced training technologies across Karnataka’s education and workforce systems.
3. Sustainability as a Core Skillset
Future industries require workers who understand climate action, circularity, and environmentally aligned innovation. Karnataka is positioning sustainability as a standard, not a specialization.
4. Human-Centric Economic Development
Speakers highlighted that building a digital future must go hand-in-hand with uplifting communities, supporting livelihoods, and ensuring equitable access to skills.
A Shared Message Across MENA and India
The session strengthened the bridge between India and the MENA region — illustrating how skill development, digital transformation, and sustainability are intertwined priorities shaping global growth.
As both regions accelerate climate commitments and futureready digital economies, human capability emerges as the strongest foundation for innovation and resilience.
Stay tuned for more insights from CARE MENA 2025 and DATE With Tech.
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