Bhubaneswar, Oct. 16 -- Industries, Skill Development and Technical Education Minister Sampad Chandra Swain on Friday urged a 50-member student delegation from Himachal Pradesh, visiting Odisha under the Yuva Sangam programme, to adapt to emerging technologies and equip themselves to become innovators, entrepreneurs and job creators.

Highlighting the growing influence of artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, clean energy and digital technologies, Swain stressed the need for continuous learning, skill development and innovation to succeed in a rapidly changing world of work.

The Minister underlined the link between industrial growth and skilled human resources, noting that investment in talent was as important as investment in i...