Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary Visits Australia to Boost Skills and Entrepreneurship

Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, began his official visit to Australia today with a series of high-level engagements aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in skills and entrepreneurship.

The visit commenced in Melbourne, where the Hon’ble Minister addressed the Australia India Business Council Event on the theme of skilling for the future. In his address, Shri Chaudhary underlined the importance of aligning training models with industry needs and highlighted the potential for India and Australia to jointly build responsive, future-ready skilling frameworks.

During the visit, Shri Chaudhary held a bilateral meeting with the Hon. Andrew Giles, Minister for Skills and Training, Government of Australia. Both leaders discussed avenues to enhance collaboration in skills, vocational education, and workforce development, with a focus on preparing youth for emerging sectors and global opportunities.

The Minister also visited Holmesglen’s Victorian Tunnelling Centre, a state-of-the-art training facility, to understand advanced industry-led skilling models and their relevance for India’s infrastructure and construction sectors.

Furthering the engagements, Shri Chaudhary visited North Metropolitan TAFE (Technical and Further Education) in Western Australia, where he had a productive meeting with Ms. Jodie Wallace, Director General, Department of Training & Workforce Development; Jobs and Skills WA, and Ms. Michelle Hoad, Managing Director, North Metropolitan TAFE. The visit included a guided tour of the campus, featuring the mechanical, fabrication, and advanced manufacturing workshops. Demonstrations were held in key areas such as rail signalling, electrical systems, and communications technologies, showcasing Western Australia’s applied learning models and industry-linked training infrastructure.

In Brisbane, Shri Chaudhary met the Hon. Ros Bates, MP, Queensland’s Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment & Training. The two leaders discussed deeper collaboration in vocational education and training, expanding apprenticeship pathways, and preparing a workforce equipped for the opportunities of tomorrow in sectors such as clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and digital services. This dialogue underscored the shared commitment of India and Australia to empower their people with world-class skills and drive inclusive growth on the global stage.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Chaudhary said, “India and Australia share a strong commitment to equipping our youth with the skills needed for the economies of tomorrow. This partnership will not only create greater mobility and employability opportunities but also ensure that our skilling systems remain adaptive to industry transformation worldwide.” 

The visit reaffirms the Government of India’s resolve to make India the global hub of skilled talent in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, while further strengthening India’s international partnerships in skills and entrepreneurship.