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Centre of Excellence in Mining (METS) via MoU between MSDE and TAFE, Government of Western Australia

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and TAFE, Government of Western Australia, have agreed to set up a Centre of Excellence in Mining and Mining Equipment, Technology and Services at NSTI Bhubaneswar.

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Samachar Pathshala Desk
9 Jul 2026 · 1 min
National Skill Training Institute in Bhubaneswar linked to a mining skills collaboration with Western Australia.AI generated

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Technical and Further Education (TAFE), Government of Western Australia, have entered into an MoU to set up a Centre of Excellence in Mining and Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS). The centre will be located at the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Bhubaneswar.

The initiative is relevant for UPSC because it combines skill development, mining sector capacity-building, and international cooperation. It also reflects the growing use of sector-specific training institutions to link education with industrial demand.

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UPSC may examine how international MoUs in skill development support industrial capability, technology transfer, and employment-linked training. The issue also connects to India’s mining safety, productivity, and workforce upskilling needs.

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