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The Directorate General of Training, under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, has signed a Flexi-MoU with Bajaj Auto Limited to deliver hands-on, industry-aligned training at its manufacturing facilities. The initiative, part of the overarching Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0, aims to enhance the employability of the
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The National Council for Cement and Building Materials has partnered with Delhi Technological University to enhance skill development and foster innovation within India's construction sector. This MoU will facilitate collaboration between academia and industry, aiming to advance cement and concrete technologies and contribute to sustainable infrastructure development in
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is actively promoting the Dual System of Training, aiming to integrate institutional and On-the-Job Training across Industrial Training Institutes. The Ministry is implementing several initiatives, including weightage in grading for ITIs adopting this model and exclusive DST mode affiliations for new ITI shifts.
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The IndiaSkills National Competition 2025-26 has commenced in Greater Noida, showcasing the exceptional skills of over 650 talented youth across 63 skill categories. Organized by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and supported by the National Skill Development Corporation, the competition is a significant step in building a future-ready
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The Ministry of Rural Development highlighted the success of Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs) in empowering rural youth with skills for self-employment, reaching over 60 lakh trainees. With 632 operational centers across 33 states and union territories, RSETIs provide diverse, NSQF-aligned courses. Banks facilitate credit linkage, reinforcing self-reliance among
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The National Council for Cement and Building Materials has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UltraTech Cement Limited to enhance skill development in India's construction sector. The partnership will involve structured training programs and practical workshops to upskill civil engineers, ready-mix concrete professionals, contractors, and other workers, aligning
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The Indian government has extended the Samarth Scheme by two years, now valid up to March 31, 2026. The extension aims to continue the Scheme for Capacity Building in the Textiles Sector, which offers skill development programs catered to the textile industry, excluding spinning and weaving, contributing significantly to employment
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, through the Directorate General of Training, has introduced a range of courses to enhance skills in drone technology. With this initiative, several institutes across India will offer training as part of the "Drone Sakhi Yojna" in collaboration with Mahindra & Mahindra
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship under the Government of India is enhancing employment opportunities through its various skill training programs. The initiatives focus on coordinated, digital, and industry-integrated skill and entrepreneurship development across the country, addressing both self-employment and wage employment avenues. Key programs include Pradhan Mantri Kaushal
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The Government of India announced an updated framework for its flagship National Apprenticeship schemes, NAPS and NATS, aiming to enhance apprenticeship engagements across numerous sectors. With a focus on increasing stipends, expanding sectors, and supporting diverse apprenticeship models, these initiatives aim to boost employment outcomes. Updates include a significant stipend
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship of India has partnered with the World Economic Forum to launch the India Skill Accelerator initiative. This multi-stakeholder platform aims to tackle skill gaps in the country by fostering public-private partnerships, innovative solutions, and aligning skill training with industry needs. The initiative is
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has announced expansive AI literacy initiatives under the IndiaAI Mission, emphasizing Generative AI skill development. By leveraging the "IndiaAI FutureSkills" pillar, the programme seeks to enhance AI capacity across India through a variety of educational initiatives, digital platforms, and AI Labs,