Karnataka to honor top workforce skilling efforts in Nov 2025 across startups, MSMEs, schools, and govt programs.

The Kaushalya Karnataka Awards 2025, set for November 4–6, 2025, will recognize excellence in workforce skilling across startups, MSMEs, educational institutions, and government initiatives. Organized by Karnataka’s Department of SDEL with support from KSDC, KDEM, and Workplace Awards, the event highlights innovation, inclusivity, and measurable impact in training and apprenticeships. Over 20 categories will be assessed using a benchmark-driven framework, with open nominations for eligible entities. The awards aim to strengthen collaboration among industry, academia, and government to build a future-ready workforce and reinforce Karnataka’s status as India’s Skill Capital.