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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
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship concluded the Jan Shikshan Sansthan Zonal Conference in Pune, emphasizing community-driven skilling for sustainable livelihoods. Attendees aimed to enhance employability, entrepreneurship, and systemic improvements in the JSS ecosystem. Source: Original Link
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Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, visited Guwahati, focusing on strengthening skill development and entrepreneurship in the North Eastern Region. The minister engaged in activities at the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship and the newly operationalised Skill India International Centre. Highlights included Japanese language training
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, in partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation, is hosting the North East Regional Competition of IndiaSkills 2025–26 at Gauhati University from January 19-22, 2026. This marks a historic effort to enhance skill development and competitive excellence across the North Eastern Region
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is organizing a two-day Jan Shikshan Sansthan Zonal Conference and a Stakeholder Consultation in Pune on January 19-20, 2026. The conference will focus on reviewing the progress and refining the implementation of the Jan Shikshan Sansthan Scheme, which provides vocational training to
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra, is organizing a significant industry consultation in Pune on 19th January 2026. This initiative aims to advance the PM-SETU scheme, fostering a skill-oriented, competitive workforce through upgraded Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). Over 50 companies from various