Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recently met with Meta's President of Global Affairs, Nick Clegg, in New Delhi to discuss the company's technology's potential in skill development.

During the discussion, Pradhan underlined the need of using Meta's technology to empower the young of Odisha and the rest of the country, encouraging Clegg to take the necessary steps.

Skill development has emerged as an essential component of empowering adolescents and equipping them for a competitive job market. Pradhan explored the possibility of incorporating Meta's cutting-edge solutions into skill development courses, recognising the importance of modern technology in this arena.

Odisha's kids could benefit from creative learning methods that are in line with the digital world by employing Meta's technology.

Minister Pradhan also highlighted the enormous potential for young entrepreneurs to use Meta's technology to expand their enterprises during the discussion.

Meta's technical solutions can help these entrepreneurs access new audiences, improve their marketing methods, and improve overall business operations.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reiterated that the National Education Policy envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi encourages technology-driven education.

Integrating advanced technologies, such as those offered by Meta, aligns with the policy's objectives of fostering digital literacy and enhancing learning experiences.

Emphasizing the government's commitment to digital transformation, Pradhan extended an invitation to Meta to actively participate in strengthening the Digital India and Skill India initiatives.

By collaborating with the government on these programmes, Meta can contribute significantly to the technological advancement and skill enhancement of the nation's workforce.