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The Indian government's Skill India Mission, spearheaded by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, seeks to enhance the employment landscape by providing industry-relevant skill training. High-profile initiatives like Make in India and the Production Linked Incentives scheme are aimed at boosting industrial capabilities and employment, with significant
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NMDC Limited's Skill Development initiative celebrates a significant milestone, achieving 100% job placements for its first batch of 80 youth from Bastar, Chhattisgarh. This CSR initiative, conducted in partnership with the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), aims to equip tribal youth with industry-relevant skills for
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship of India has partnered with IPE Global Limited to bolster a gender-responsive skilling ecosystem for young women. The collaboration aims to enhance program design, increase women's participation in skilled job roles, and improve their employability, contributing to inclusive economic growth. Source:
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is implementing the fourth iteration of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), emphasizing demand-driven skilling to enhance employability. The scheme aims to align training with industry needs, offer new age skills, and incorporate flexible curriculum. From 2015 to 2021, PMKVY placed over 2.
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment implements the Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana (PM-DAKSH), a scheme aimed at providing targeted skill development training. This initiative supports Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Sections, De-notified Tribes, and Safai Karamcharis, including waste pickers. Training ensures alignment with
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a skill development program aimed at enhancing the capabilities and skills of workers involved in the construction and maintenance of the National Highway infrastructure. This initiative involves mapping the origins of construction labor, planning targeted skill training, and collaborating with local
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The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment of India is actively promoting socio-economic upliftment of marginalized communities through various schemes targeting skill development, education, and rehabilitation. Significant schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana (PM-DAKSH) and Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) are assisting Scheduled
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The Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH), initiated in September 2023, aims to consolidate training, certification, and other skill services onto a digital platform. As of early 2026, over 7,000 training providers, 70 assessment agencies, and 68,000 employers have joined. The platform integrates with national systems like DigiLocker and
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The Union Budget 2026–27, welcomed by Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, provides unprecedented support to India's tourism and culture sectors. With strategic initiatives such as developing thematic tourism trails, transforming archaeological sites into heritage destinations, and educational reforms in hospitality training, the budget aims to strengthen infrastructure, promote
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The Inclusive Education Summit 2026 concluded with a call for systems transformation to support children with special needs, emphasising early identification, inclusive pedagogy, and aligning education pathways to dignified work and societal participation. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has marked significant progress by building an integrated ecosystem for skills development since its inception in 2014. This progress includes the modernization of Industrial Training Institutes, the successful rollout of initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 (PMKVY 4.
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Economic Forum to launch an India Skills Accelerator. This initiative aims to enhance India's Technical and Vocational Education and Training ecosystem through innovative solutions and partnerships to fill skill gaps