New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The Central government launched an extension of the Special Intervention for Promotion of Apprenticeship in the North‑Eastern Region under the Prime Minister’s National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme for FY27, aiming to deepen apprenticeship penetration and strengthen youth employability in the region, an official statement said on Friday.The expanded programme will be implemented by the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, Guwahati, and raises the target to 30,00…
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Ludhiana, July 17 (IANS) A convocation of the Multi Skill Development Centres (MSDCs) was organised on Thursday at the World Skill Campus of Excellence, Government ITI Campus, on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day. The event witnessed the conferring of certificates and the distribution of appointment letters to 1,044 youth.The function was graced by Governor Gulab Chand Kataria as the chief guest, while Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship J…
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) India’s skilled youth are not only becoming job-ready but world-ready, with IndiaSkills serving as a platform to transform talent into national pride and global opportunity, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary said on Tuesday while launching the IndiaSkills Competition 2026–27.With the launch, registrations for the competition have opened on the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH), providing a transparent…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Wednesday passed a resolution marking 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led Union government, describing it as a defining phase of “people-centric development, participative democracy and performance-oriented governance”. The resolution was adopted at a high-level NDA meeting in New Delhi, where coalition allies congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the longest-serving democratically elected Prime Minister in conse…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Five new Solar Community Hub Skill Vans were flagged off by MoS (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and MoS for Education, Jayant Chaudhary, on Tuesday, aimed at expanding digital access and future-ready skilling across India.The initiative — developed by Dell Technologies in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and implemented by the Learning Links Foundation — marks the next phase of Dell’s global effort t…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on Wednesday organised an industry interaction on the PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability through upgraded ITIs) for the Rajasthan cluster to strengthen industry participation in skilling initiatives.The programme comprised a detailed presentation on the PM-SETU Scheme, followed by industry deliberations and consultations to identify actionable pathways for its effective implementation in the Bh…
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) India delivered an impressive performance at the Taipei Capital Cup 2026, with Team India securing two Silver Medals and three Merit Awards at the prestigious international skilling competition held in Taipei, Taiwan, from May 26 to 28, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said on Friday. Competing against participants from 15 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Oceania, the Indian contingent showcased strong technical expertise across multi…
Patna, May 25 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has welcomed the decision of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to include the Maithili language in the curriculum from the academic session 2026-27.In a social media post shared on Monday, the Bihar Chief Minister described the move as historic, stating that it would provide greater recognition to Mithila’s cultural heritage and mother tongue within the educational system.Choudhary said the inclusion of Maithili as a moth…
Jaipur, May 1 (IANS) The Rajasthan government on Friday signed MoUs with institutions, including the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad, and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), during the MoU exchange ceremony for the Foreign Language Communication Skills Programme at Birla Auditorium in Jaipur on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that Rajasthan’s youth possess a natural aptitude for hard work, innovation, …
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Rajya Sabha member Vikramjit Singh Sahney refuted Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s allegation that six of the seven MPs of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) who crossed over to the BJP have betrayed the people of the state. Sahney, who himself is one of the seven estranged MPs, said they have now got an opportunity to serve Punjab “10 times more”.Notably, six of the seven former AAP MPs were elected from Punjab.Following the exits, CM Mann had said, “These people are trai…