Employment Rate of Trained Youth under Skill Development Schemes

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has reported a significant decrease in the unemployment rate among youth aged 15-29, from 17.8% in 2017-18 to 10.2% in 2023-24, attributed to various skill development initiatives under the Skill India Mission. The PMKVY scheme has successfully placed over 2.4 million candidates, while new programs under PMKVY 4.0 focus on future skills in AI and digital technologies. The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) continues to support apprenticeship training, with financial assistance provided to apprentices. The Minister's Internship Scheme aims to offer internships to one crore youth in top companies over five years.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link