Bhubaneswar: Odisha govt has approved the operationalisation of a competency attainment and certification centre (CACC) for nursing officers and allied healthcare professionals at World Skill Center (WSC) in Bhubaneswar, enabling advanced skill training and certification in the healthcare sector.The approval was granted by the skill development and technical education (SD&TE) department following a proposal from the health and family welfare department. In a communication to the health department, Sukanta Kumar Pradhan, additional secretary, SD&TE department, said the proposal to set up the centre at WSC had been examined and approved, allowing the facility to function from the campus.According to official records, the health and family welfare department sought permission to establish the centre after a joint site inspection on Sept 30, 2026, by representatives of the department and development partner Jhpiego, in coordination with WSC authorities. The inspection team found the identified space on the sixth floor of World Skill Center suitable for the proposed facility.In a letter to the SD&TE department, health secretary Aswathy S said the centre would focus on competency-based training and certification for nursing officers and allied healthcare professionals. The department had requested early approval to enable further steps for operationalisation, she added.Officials said the CACC is expected to strengthen capacity building among Odisha’s healthcare workforce through structured, industry-standard training and assessment programmes. The initiative is also expected to improve the quality of patient care by enhancing clinical competencies and ensuring that healthcare personnel are assessed against defined standards.“The approval has been communicated to the CEO of the World Skill Center for necessary action. Once operational, the centre will support continuous professional development and help align healthcare training in the state with evolving service delivery requirements across public health facilities and clinical service settings statewide,” said the official notification.