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…
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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, …
Jaipur, Feb 13 (IANS) The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on Friday conducted a high-level review meeting with the government of Rajasthan to assess the progress of ongoing skilling initiatives and chart a roadmap for strengthening employability outcomes in the state.The meeting was chaired by Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, in the presence of Co…
Jammu, Feb 2 (IANS) For thousands of unemployed youth, who harbour a desire to build their own destiny with dedication and hard work, the Prime Minister Yuva scheme has come as a life-changing opportunity. Thousands of youths across the country have got the adequate monetary assistance from the Narendra Modi-led Union government, to start their own businesses and enterprises.In Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar, Priyanshu Sharma is one such individual who received benefits of PM’s Mission Yuva scheme…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) At least 27.08 lakh candidates have been trained under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0 across 38 sectors, covering 36 states and 732 districts (as on December 7, 2025), according to the government.Between April 2024 and December 7, 2025, more than 7.5 lakh candidates have been trained in sectors such as IT-ITeS, aerospace and aviation, agriculture, rubber, leather, and tourism and hospitality across 34 states and 670 districts.PMKVY is the flagship short-…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The government on Thursday said the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to collaborate on strengthening India’s skills and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ecosystem.MSDE will collaborate with the WEF to launch and implement a Skills Accelerator in India, a multistakeholder platform aimed at identifying, scaling, and accelerating innovative sol…