Why in News?
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship organised West Bengal's first Kaushal Mahotsav in Balurghat to connect local youth directly with employers.
What happens at a Kaushal Mahotsav?
- It functions like a large employment and skills fair where candidates meet recruiters, attend interviews and explore job opportunities across sectors.
- More than 50 employers participated, with thousands of interviews and shortlisting opportunities reported at the event.
- The programme was organised with the National Skill Development Corporation and the State government.
Exam Connect
- Kaushal Mahotsav → employment and skill-connect event
- NSDC → National Skill Development Corporation
- Nodal ministry → Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship