skill development

Sirmaur (Himachal Pradesh), March 11: Women from self-help groups in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh are making remarkable progress towards financial independence by producing and selling a variety of handmade products.This initiative, which combines skill development with government...

Chandigarh, March 11 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired a high-level meeting with a delegation from the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce at his residence here on Wednesday.The delegation was led by its President, Prashant Srivastava.Welcoming the delegation members, the Chief...

Itanagar, March 11 – Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) on Wednesday urged tour operators to play a proactive role in promoting sustainable and responsible tourism in the state, with a greater focus on community participation and adventure tourism.Speaking with...

Tirupati, March 11 TTD has allocated approximately ₹119 crore for the development of educational institutions run by it, for the financial year 2026-27.The allocation aims to introduce modern technology, improve infrastructure, and provide skill development training to enhance the capabilities...

New Delhi, March 11 Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday that high priority has been given to building the capacity of civil services in artificial intelligence (AI) and to empower the public workforce with skills and knowledge in this field.In a written reply to a question in the...

New Delhi, March 10 Edtech firm Coursera has partnered with the Centre's "Mission Karmayogi" initiative to upskill civil servants and government officials, the firm said on Tuesday.As part of the collaboration, Coursera will use the Integrated Government Online Training (iGOT) platform to...

New Delhi, March 10 Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood said on Tuesday that the city government is working on an incubation policy aimed at supporting around 5,000 startups by 2035, with a proposed investment of about Rs 325 crore over the next five years.He stressed the need for stronger...

March 10, Kohima: Minister for Mechanical Engineering, P. Bashangmongba Chang, informed the House that the Modern Mechanical Workshop-cum-Training Institute is operational and has begun training in various trades.Responding to a starred question in the Assembly today, he stated that the...

March 10, Kohima: Minister for Mechanical Engineering, P. Bashangmongba Chang, informed the House that the Modern Mechanical Workshop-cum-Training Institute is operational and has begun training in various trades.Responding to a starred question in the Assembly today, he stated that the...

March 10, Kohima: Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio today suggested increasing the funds for the Local Area Development Programme (LADP) to help elected representatives promote small-scale entrepreneurship in their constituencies.Speaking in the Assembly, the Chief Minister said that legislators...

Ranchi, March 10 The Jharkhand Assembly passed the budgetary demands of the labour, planning, training, and skill and industry departments by voice vote on Tuesday, with minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav asserting that the funds are essential for the welfare of workers and industrial development in...

Kohima, March 10 – Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio stated on Tuesday that coffee produced in the state is now being exported to the United Arab Emirates, with demand steadily increasing from Bahrain, several European countries, South Korea, Singapore, and Japan.He added that pineapple and...

Chennai, March 10 Once a rural area, Sriperumbudur is now the engine of Tamil Nadu's economy, driving the state's growth at 11.2 per cent in 2024-25.The state's success is due to its high human capital and industrial efficiency. Sriperumbudur has been instrumental in providing the specialized...

New Delhi, March 10 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the aspirations of India's youth are the country's "greatest asset", emphasizing that their drive to innovate and contribute is a key strength for the nation's future.Speaking at a post-budget webinar on Divyangjan Kaushal...

A deeper look at the structural strength and resilience of Jammu and Kashmir’s economy, beyond narrow economic indicators, reveals a fundamentally different picture.Instead of being dependent, conflict-ridden, and driven by public sector employment, budgetary support, and tourism cycles, the...

Patna, March 10 – A three-day trade fair is underway in the city, under the ambitious Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana. Around 60 stalls have been set up at the fair, where traditional artisans and beneficiaries of the scheme are displaying and selling their handmade products.The fair is...

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that the National Education Policy 2020 promotes inclusive and accessible education and added that this year's budget provides significant support to education, employment, enterprise, innovation, and research. He made this statement during the...

In Gairsain (Chamoli), March 9 – The Uttarakhand government presented a budget of ₹1.11 lakh crore for the financial year 2026-27, placing a strong emphasis on inclusive development through the "GYAN" model. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that the state's development strategy is based...

New Delhi, March 9 Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary said on Monday that India is promoting skill diplomacy through structured partnerships with global players with the aim of improving the employment potential of the country's youth in the international market.Addressing a webinar on Skill...

A three-month solar technician training program has been launched by the Department of Employment, Rajouri, in collaboration with ITI Rajouri, to promote self-employment and skill development among educated, unemployed youth.The course includes training in solar panel manufacturing...