Science TechnologyTuesday, 28 April 2026·The Hindu
Asia’s first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development launched in Pune in April 2026
Jayant Chaudhary launched Asia’s first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development at Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 25 April 2026, Union Minister of State Jayant Chaudhary launched Asia’s first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development at Symbiosis Skills and Professional University in Pune.
Key specifics
- The launch was held during the international conference “Women Leading the Future of Work”.
- The chair is designed as a research hub to address women’s underrepresentation.
- It focuses on 4 high-growth domains: Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Semiconductors and Advanced Manufacturing.
- UNESCO launched the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme in 1992.
- UNESCO was established on 16 November 1945 and is headquartered in Paris, France.
Exam lens
Question type: International organisation and skill development, Pune, 25 April 2026, UNESCO Chair, 1992 UNITWIN programme, 4 focus sectors. TNPSC may ask the first Asian chair and the conference name.