<h1>Government plans 20,000 sq ft Skill Development Centre with industry partnership, boosting innovation ecosystem</h1> A government official announced plans to establish a 20,000 square foot Skill Development Centre at an industrial city in partnership with an industry confederation, with an agreement expected next week. During a stakeholder meeting, industry bodies recommended improvements including enhanced connectivity between major cities, development of maintenance facilities, better logistics access, local train services, affordable housing initiatives, and a dedicated chemical zone. Participants suggested increasing land reservation for small enterprises from 10% to 40% and allocating 10% for startups. The official emphasized attracting global capability center investments and fostering research centers to enhance the region's innovation ecosystem.