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MSDE, NSDC and Osaka Prefecture, Japan Forge Strategic Discussionto enhance global career opportunities for Indians

New Delhi, July 22, 2024. A delegation from Osaka, Japan led by Vice Governor of Osaka Prefecture,Mr. Yamaguchi Nobuhiko, visited Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi and engaged in strategic discussions withGovernment of India led by Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) along with other officials from MSDE, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).The discussions focussed onenhancing economic and human resource collaborations between Osaka Prefectureand India in the field of skill developmentaiming to enhancethe global career opportunities for Indian youth. Both countries embrace a shared vision of fostering international mobility as a central pillar of their partnership. Their joint initiatives...
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Embracing Lifelong Learning is not just only imperative but an absolute necessity today: Shri Jayant Chaudhary
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Embracing Lifelong Learning is not just only imperative but an absolute necessity today: Shri Jayant Chaudhary

New Delhi, July 05, 2024. Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), emphasized the pivotal role of digital infrastructure and collaborative learning models during his address at the SKILLS Bridge Masterclass Series today. It focuses onPromoting Lifelong Learning (LLL) for the Future of Work and the webinar’s topic was— AI-Powered Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) for a Future Ready Workforce. It wasjointly organized by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), International Labour Organization (ILO), World Bank and UNESCO. The webinar attracted over 120 delegates and 3000 participants with the discussion centered on leveraging digital infrastructure, work-based learning models, and industry-aca...
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“Beauty & Wellness sector to provide opportunities to close to 3 Crore people by 2030”: Jayant Chaudhary
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“Beauty & Wellness sector to provide opportunities to close to 3 Crore people by 2030”: Jayant Chaudhary

New Delhi, June 25, 2024. To empower and encourage the youth aspiring to excel in the Beauty & Wellness sector, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), today met and congratulated all the 270 candidateswho have been certified under PMKVY 4.0 and various CSR projects under Skill India. This was at the 3rd convocation ceremony organized by the Beauty and Wellness Sector Skill Council (B&WSSC) which has till now trained more than 13 lakh candidates under the mission. The ceremony witnessed the certification of people from the LGBTQIA+ community and acid attack victims, highlighting the importance of establishing an inclusive, diverse and holistic skill ecosystem. The Hon’ble Minister exc...
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Every skilled Indian professional is a changemaker and an ambassador of India: Jayant Chaudhary
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Every skilled Indian professional is a changemaker and an ambassador of India: Jayant Chaudhary

New Delhi, June 2024. To empower Indian nurses with global career opportunities, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, felicitated 32 healthcare professionals today for successfully completing the B1 level of German language training. The training aims to equip the nurses with the necessary language skills for a successful career and livelihood in Germany. This development reaffirms the Government's commitment to making India the global hub for skilled talent and outlines the ambitious strategies under Skill India Mission. The two- to three-month comprehensive residential training program was imparted to all the candidatesunder the Skill India International initiative who have completed their B.Sc. Nur...
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MSDE partners with Australian Government to invigorate the Agriculture Sector of India with emerging skills
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MSDE partners with Australian Government to invigorate the Agriculture Sector of India with emerging skills

New Delhi, June 19th2024. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)in collaboration with the Australian Government hosted a comprehensive and a productive roundtable to discuss the learnings from the Australia-India Critical Agriculture Skills Pilot Project.Led by Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDE and Mr. Mathew Johnston, Minister Counsellor, Education and Research, Australian High Commission, the roundtable focussed on the opportunities that lay beyond in taking the initiative forward, bringing it up to scale and replicating the model to other sectors. Representatives from National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR), Ministry of Education(MoE) and...
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1000 candidates to get skilled in Archival Conservator Program under Skill India Mission
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1000 candidates to get skilled in Archival Conservator Program under Skill India Mission

New Delhi, March 22, 2024. The Media and Entertainment Skills Council (MESC), under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) today launches the NSQF-Aligned Archival Conservator Program at the Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) in New Delhi in collaboration with National Archives of India (NAI) under the Ministry of Culture. Theprogramwill empower 1000 candidates with the necessary knowledge, expertise, and technical skills to restore old and damaged documents to enable the digitization of records.  Shri. Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Shri. Arun Singhal, Director General, NAI; Dr. Sanjay Garg, Deputy Director, NAI and Shri.Mohit Soni, CEO, MESC were ...
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Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates India’s first Skill India Centre, says that it will build capacities of Yuva Shakti
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Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates India’s first Skill India Centre, says that it will build capacities of Yuva Shakti

Odisha, February, 2024. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said today thatIndia requires skilled and competent workforce to propel its development journey forward in the 21st century. The new-age and future skillsare available at considerably higher cost in global markets and realizing this, we envision to democratize access to quality education and establish a level playing field for the aspiring youth. The introduction of low cost courses in the centre will empower large youth and make them the part of the evolving job market. While addressing the youth at the inauguration of India’s first Skill India Centre (SIC) in Sambalpur, Odisha today, the minister stated that by spearheading theskill training programs in new-age j...
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20 nations come together to seek inspiration from India’s successful implementation of Skill India Digital
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20 nations come together to seek inspiration from India’s successful implementation of Skill India Digital

New Delhi, February 2024. In a remarkable display of global collaboration, representatives from twenty nations assembled in the Capital today for the 'India Summit on Education Knowledge Exchange' organized by the World Bank. The delegates were intrigued to hear the success story of Skill India Digital — its inception, operationalization and lessons derived from the functioning of the application. After getting inspired with the discussions on Skill India Digital, select ministers convened at the premises of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) for a meeting aimed at advancing educational and skill development initiatives with the use of technology. The gathering underscored a collective commitment to fostering educational excellence and equipping individuals with the necessary...
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IIS Kanpur partners with IIT Kanpur to build capacities and meet the aspirations of India’s youth
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IIS Kanpur partners with IIT Kanpur to build capacities and meet the aspirations of India’s youth

New Delhi, November 2023. Aligned to the objectives of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship  (MSDE), which is to empower and prepare the local youth for the aerospace and defence sector particularly to support the Defence Industrial Corridorin Uttar Pradesh, the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) Kanpur announced three key partnerships today with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Dassault Aircraft Services India (DASI), today. The MoUs were signed today in the esteemed presence of Shri. Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Minister for Education, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt of India.The event was also attended by Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship; Shri T. Nata...
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Convocation ceremony conducted for 581 Mahatma Gandhi Fellows across 9 IIMs
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Convocation ceremony conducted for 581 Mahatma Gandhi Fellows across 9 IIMs

New Delhi, November 2023.  Addressing the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellows across nine IIMs on their convocation day celebrations, the Hon’ble Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, today announced that credits will be granted to the 581 fellows based on their two years of their learnings at IIMs including district immersion. Their certificates in Public Policy and Management will be officially recorded in their Academic Bank of Credit. This marks a pioneering step in the implementation of National Credit Framework as envisioned under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The Hon’ble Minister virtually addressed the convocation ceremony of our Mahatma Gandhi National Fellows Program, a collaborative initiative of the Min...
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MSDE, under the SANKALP Programme, focuses on training 1500 aspirants in cloud skills
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MSDE, under the SANKALP Programme, focuses on training 1500 aspirants in cloud skills

New Delhi, August 2023. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with Generation India Foundation (GIF) and Amazon Web Services India Private Limited (AWS India) is providing cloud skills training to 1,500 learners and connecting them to employment opportunities, under project AMBER. The initiative has been undertaken under the SANKALP programme of MSDE with a focus on womento improve gender diversification in the tech industry and underprivileged groups. The trend towards increasing women’s interest and participation in digital skills training has been exponentially growing and a collaborative approach between the industry and the government is essential to empower women with online resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities that enabl...
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MSDE launches special initiative for North-East Region, targets 2.5 lakh candidates with an financial allocation of 360 crores
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MSDE launches special initiative for North-East Region, targets 2.5 lakh candidates with an financial allocation of 360 crores

New Delhi, August 08, 2023. To create a robust skill-centric and industry ready ecosystem in North-Eastern Region (NER), Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble Union Minister for Culture, Tourism & Development Of North Eastern Region (DoNER)today launched a special initiative called ‘Transforming Lives, Building Futures: Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in North-East. As part of the initiative, 2.5 lakhs talented youth of the NER will be provided with industry relevant skill training programmes through a wide array of schemes and initiatives, including Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and Jan ShikshanSansthans (JSS). The G...
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