Amaravati, March 5 (IANS) The government of Andhra Pradesh has proposed an incentive of Rs 25,000 to couples having third child to help maintain demographic balance.Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday announced this while unveiling draft population management policy in the state Assembly, proposing various measures to address declining birth rate. The government also proposes to give Rs 1,000 per month as nutrition assistance to third child for five years and free education till 18 y…
Latest Workforce News & Updates
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) India is emerging as a key player in the global Artificial Intelligence revolution and is helping to democratise the technology not just for its own citizens but also for developing countries around the world, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, said on Thursday.Speaking at the Asia in 2050 Conference in Bangkok, Georgieva said the rapid development of AI has the potential to reshape the global economy, with Asia playing a central…
Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) A prominent American lawmaker has criticised Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s order freezing new H-1B visa petitions at public universities and state agencies, calling it harmful to the state’s workforce and economy.Congressman Marc Veasey said the decision would weaken Texas at a time when skilled labour and innovation are critical.Abbott last month ordered state agencies and public universities to halt new H-1B visa petitions through the end of 2027 while his administr…
Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) Members of Congress from both parties have raised sharp concerns that immigration policies, workforce pipelines, and supply chain uncertainty are threatening the United States’ leadership in quantum science and technology.At a House Science, Space, and Technology Committee hearing, lawmakers warned that restrictions on international students and foreign talent are weakening the quantum workforce at a time of intense global competition.“If the United States is not th…