03/08/2026
The BRICS-TCA Research Symposium and Joint Management Committee Meeting 2026 commenced at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi, with an inaugural session that brought together senior government officials, policymakers, researchers, and technical experts from BRICS member countries.
The dignitaries welcomed the participating delegations and emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), fostering research-driven policymaking, and developing agile skilling systems that address evolving economic priorities and future workforce needs.
The discussions centred on advancing a shared research agenda, promoting the exchange of knowledge and best practices, strengthening institutional partnerships, and translating research into practical, evidence-based interventions across BRICS nations. The speakers also highlighted the need to build inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready skill development ecosystems capable of adapting to rapid technological advancements and changing labour market dynamics.
The inaugural session laid the foundation for two days of meaningful deliberations focused on deepening collaboration, formulating actionable recommendations, and reinforcing collective efforts to build a skilled, resilient, and globally competitive workforce.
Dignitaries present:
• Smt. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
• Shri Dilip Kumar, Director General, Directorate General of Training
• Smt. Manisha Sensarma, Senior Economic Advisor, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
• Shri Niranjan Kumar Sudhansu, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
• Shri Arunkumar Pillai, Rotating Chair, BRICS-TCA and Chief Executive Officer, National Skill Development Corporation
• Shri Anandrao V. Patil, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Education
• Shri Rajiv Bodwade, Joint Secretary (MER-III), Ministry of External Affairs
Representing the Leather Sector Skill Council (LSSC), Shri Ayush Chaturvedi, Head – Assessments, and Shri Anuj Kumar Patel, Executive – Assessments, attended the event.