New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) India’s textile and apparel industry will require 14 million additional skilled workers over the coming decade to fully capitalise on emerging domestic and global opportunities, a report said on Thursday citing industry estimates.India’s textile and apparel sector currently provides employment to nearly 46 million people. Government and industry projections estimate that employment could rise to around 60 million by 2030, industry leaders and policymakers said at a work…
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New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The Centre has approved the nationwide rollout of the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme and cleared Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) worth Rs 1,237.58 crore to modernise Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) through industry partnerships, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) said on Tuesday.According to the government, the decisions were taken at the fourth meeting of the National Ste…
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended birthday wishes to Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and said he is making commendable efforts to implement the National Education Policy (NEP), which seeks to make India a hub for knowledge, learning and innovation. PM Modi took to social media ‘X’ and said, “Birthday wishes to Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Ji. He is making commendable efforts towards the implementation of the National Education Policy, which see…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The government’s Antyodaya mantra has succeeded in bringing India’s most backward and deprived communities into the ambit of inclusive development with the objective of ensuring that those who were left behind are placed at the forefront of opportunity and progress, according to an official factsheet issued on Friday.It highlights that these efforts were spearheaded with the Rs 24,104 crore Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) programme targ…
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…
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The government has commenced ‘IndiaSkills National Competition 2025–26’ by bringing together over 650 participants from across the country to compete across 63 skill categories.The programme which is organised under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and supported by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), features top performers selected from regional rounds held across the country.The government has launched the event aimed at …
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) India and Finland on Thursday held a high-level bilateral meeting to explore collaboration in skill development, vocational education and workforce mobility.The discussion was held between Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Matias Marttinen, Finnish Minister of Employment.The meeting reflected growing convergence between the two nations in building resilient and future-ready talent ecosystems, accordi…
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced the setting up of a National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Skilling in Aeronautics and Defence at the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) in Kanpur. The Centre will be established in collaboration with the Government of France under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).The announcement wa…
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) will participate in the India AI Impact Summit 2026 with a dedicated pavilion centred on the vision of “AI for Inclusive Development”, positioning skilling at the heart of India’s AI journey, according to an official statement issued on Sunday. As the summit brings together global leaders, policymakers and technology pioneers in what is being recognised as one of the largest AI gatherings in the Global South, …