Seeks centre’s nod for national skill training institute in Visakha

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education and IT Nara Lokesh on Monday met Union Minister of State (independent charge), Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Education, Jayant Chaudhary, and sought the Centre’s approval for setting up a National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) in Visakhapatnam.

During the meeting in Delhi, Lokesh requested the establishment of the NSTI to strengthen advanced skill training and faculty development in Andhra Pradesh.

He informed the Union Minister that the State Government has already identified five acres of land at Pedagantyada in Visakhapatnam district for the proposed institute, underscoring Andhra Pradesh’s readiness to support the project.

State IT Minister explained that the proposed NSTI would function as a regional hub for faculty training, industry-linked skilling, green skills development and digital transformation, while also making a significant contribution to strengthening India’s national skill ecosystem.