Vocational Education
A National Workshop was held in New Delhi to onboard State/UT Education Boards as Dual Category Awarding Bodies under NCVET, aiming to integrate vocational education with formal schooling. The workshop, attended by over 150 delegates, focused on guiding State Boards in their applications for NCVET recognition, enabling them to
Skill Development
Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary inaugurated a Skill Development Centre at Amal College of Advanced Studies, Nilambur, launching new-age courses in AI, medical coding, and digital literacy. The event celebrated the 10th anniversary of Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) Malappuram, highlighting its impact on over 50,000 individuals through innovative training
PM VIKAS
Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, will inaugurate the PM VIKAS Training Centre at Tilak Nagar, New Delhi, on July 16, 2025. The centre, established by the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee, aims to train 31,600 candidates, providing skill development and educational support. The training is free
Mann Ki Baat
Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, inaugurated the final round of the 'Mann Ki Baat Talent Hunt Season 5' in Thiruvananthapuram. The event aims to empower youth through skill development and civic engagement, aligning with Prime Minister Modi's vision
Vice President
During the 4th Convocation of the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kota, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized coaching centres for stifling talent and promoting rote learning. He emphasized the need for educational reform, urging these centres to transform into skill development hubs. Dhankhar also highlighted the importance of technological leadership
Skill Development
Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary inaugurated a Skill Centre at CCS NIAM in Jaipur, aimed at training youth in agri-business and logistics. He emphasized the importance of skilling for youth empowerment in light of India's food grain storage plan. Additionally, he launched the second phase of a nationwide
Outcome-Based Financing
At the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Seville, Spain, Minister of State Shri Jayant Chaudhary highlighted India's innovative models in Outcome-Based Financing (OBF), emphasizing their role in creating a resilient skilling ecosystem. He participated in a high-level panel discussing the integration of development financing
Rural Women Empowerment
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance livelihood opportunities for rural women in India. This partnership aims to empower 10 crore women in Self-Help Groups (SHGs) by providing demand-driven skill training, financial literacy, and
Rural Development
The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to empower women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) through structured skilling, entrepreneurship development, and market-aligned livelihood interventions. This initiative aims to transform rural women into confident entrepreneurs and is
Jharia Master Plan
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Revised Jharia Master Plan to address fire, land subsidence, and rehabilitation of affected families in the Jharia Coalfield, with a financial outlay of Rs. 5,940.47 crore. The plan emphasizes sustainable livelihood generation, skill development, and infrastructure development at resettlement
NAVYA
The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched 'NAVYA', a skilling initiative aimed at empowering adolescent girls aged 16 to 18 years through vocational training in non-traditional job roles. The program, part of the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision, will provide training in various skills such as graphic design,
NAVYA
The NAVYA initiative was launched in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, aimed at empowering adolescent girls aged 16 to 18 through vocational training. This program, a collaboration between the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and the Ministry of Women and Child Development, seeks to equip girls with skills for self-reliance and