Civil Aviation
The Eastern Region Ministers’ Conference on Civil Aviation 2025, held in Bhubaneswar, emphasized the potential of the Eastern Region as a key driver in India's aviation sector. Union Minister Shri Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu highlighted the importance of collaboration between the Centre, State, and industry to enhance regional connectivity
Girls Education
During the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Sardardham Phase-II Kanya Chhatralaya in Ahmedabad, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of education for girls, highlighting the new hostel's role in empowering young women. He reflected on past challenges in girls' education in Gujarat and the societal efforts
Sardardham
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the foundation stone laying ceremony of Sardardham Phase-II, Kanya Chhatralaya in Ahmedabad, emphasizing the importance of education for girls and the need for self-reliance in India. He highlighted the government's focus on skill development, infrastructure growth, and the swadeshi movement, urging society to
Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism has launched various schemes, including Swadesh Darshan and its revamped version Swadesh Darshan 2.0, to develop tourism infrastructure and create job opportunities in India. These initiatives have sanctioned numerous projects aimed at sustainable tourism and local community empowerment. A third-party assessment indicated that these schemes
Tourism Diplomacy
The Ministry of Tourism is enhancing India's cultural heritage as a key driver for economic and social development, aligning with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. This includes infrastructure development through various schemes, promotion of tourism destinations, skill development for service standards, and the launch of the revamped Incredible
Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has announced financial assistance for the establishment of Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) under various government schemes aimed at enhancing the skills and training of tribal members. A total of 4624 VDVKs have been sanctioned, benefiting over 12.68 lakh members, including tribal youth. However,
PLFS
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is leveraging data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) to analyze employment trends, vocational training, and labor force participation. This data aids in evidence-based policymaking and assessing the impact of skill development initiatives. A Core Group has been established to enhance
skill development
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) under India's Skill India Mission (SIM) is enhancing skill training through various initiatives aimed at preparing youth for future job markets. Key initiatives include the introduction of over 200 new job roles aligned with Industry 4.0, partnerships with tech
Garima Grehs
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has established 18 Garima Grehs across 15 States/UTs to provide shelter and support for transgender persons. With the approval of 3 new Garima Grehs in the financial year 2025-26, the initiative aims to offer amenities such as food, medical care, and skill
PMMSY
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) aims to promote women's participation in the fisheries sector by providing financial assistance of up to 60% of project costs for women beneficiaries. Over the last five years, the scheme has sanctioned Rs. 4061.96 crore for 99,018 women across
Skill India Mission
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is offering Yoga skill courses under the Skill India Mission (SIM) through various schemes like PMKVY, JSS, NAPS, and CTS. These courses, which include Yoga Instructor and Trainer programs, aim to equip youth with industry-relevant skills. The training combines theoretical and practical
Apprenticeship
The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), launched in August 2016 and currently in its second phase (NAPS-2), aims to enhance apprenticeship training across India. The government provides stipend support of up to ₹1,500 per month to apprentices, with recent reforms proposing a 36% stipend increase. The scheme targets 13