Global Leaders Call for Inclusive Skills Ecosystems as Shri Jayant Chaudhary Launches Asia’s First UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion at Pune

• Asia's first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development, hosted at Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU), Pune, launched 24 April 2026.
• Anchored in the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in partnership with UNESCO; aligns gender-responsive skilling with digital and green transitions.
• Relevant for UPSC themes on women & work, TVET (Technical & Vocational Education and Training), SDG-4 & SDG-5, and India–UN cooperation.