Bhubaneswar, Dec 1: Make in Odisha Conclave launches new uniform for “Skilled-in-Odisha”. The launch for new set off designs for skill training, ITI and polytechnic was done through a ramp walk by the trainees of ‘Skilled-in-Odisha” during the inauguration reception of Make in Odisha conclave-a first of its kind in Odisha.
Earlier, Odisha Skill Development Authority, Skill Development & Technical Education department, Government of Odisha initiated to design the uniform for trainees in Skill Development programmes, ITIs & Polytechnic to boost up the discipline, self- esteem & pride among the youth. The services of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bhubaneswar was roped in for designing the uniform for the trainees. NIFT team made a survey of Skill training centres of various departments, ITI & Polytechnic & finalized the design.
Different sets of uniforms have been prepared for short term skill Training Programmes, ITIs & Polytechnics of the state. One set up dress has been design for formal uniform & another set for Sportswear separately for boys & girls. While designing the uniform lot of thought has been gone into it on the methodology, designs & pattern for the uniforms.
ELEMENTS IN DESIGN
SKILL
- The colour ‘Purple’ stands for nobility, power & ambition. It also stands for creativity, wisdom & dignity.
- Thus, the noble colour combined with the bold print shows the industrial strength & dignity of the state of Odisha & the ambition for industrial growth.
- The royal blue in sportswear shows superiority, honesty and trustworthiness. All of these qualities added with sportsman spirit, will drive the youth to build a better nation.
- With smart paneling & trendy detailing like asymmetry, printed epaulettes, Chinese Collar etc, this collection uniforms gives the youth& identity that they dream of.
ITI
- ‘Beige’ signifies calmness, ‘Peach’ stands for longevity & service to humanity is one of the strengths of the color indigo. All these attributes combined together I formalwear, give us a proud feeling of a new generation of youngsters who will work hard with a calm mind towards long term success and with an attitude to serve the nation.
- The colors used in sportswear stand for vitality and energy that are intrinsic elements for skill development.
- The print here made out of bolt shapes has an unconventional pattern that stands out in a subtle manner.
- Overall this is an elegant collection for the responsible youth who can harness their positive energy towards a skilled state.
Polytechnic
- ‘Grey’ stands for timelessness, balance and sophistication,
- Navy stands for trust, wisdom and confidence.
- Burgundy stands for determination, leadership and prosperity.
- All the detailing in the garment: be the placket in the men’s shirt or the asymmetric panel in the women’s kurta; the panels in the sportswear trousers or the placement of the print; they all speak about being different and standing with a head held high to create an individual identity rather than getting lost in the crowd and thus, to make the nation proud of a wise confident and balanced generation.
Trainees of Govt ITI Bhubaneswar, & Govt Polytechnic, Bhubaneswar & skill trainees from AISECT & CIPET walked the ramp for the first time.
