West Bengal Hosts First Kaushal Mahotsav in Balurghat

# West Bengal Hosts First Kaushal Mahotsav in Balurghat ### 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