Tag: Skill India

New Delhi, March 2024. Adding more vigour to India’s skilling efforts, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Minister of Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India today announced several strategic partnerships to bring scale and speed to the country’s skill ecosystem. The key announcements included strategic collaborations with the industry partners, academia and government departments, inauguration of two Centres of Excellence (CoE) in media and electronics sector at Skill Development Institute(SDI) in Bhubaneshwar, launch of Mock Test Application 2.0 by NIMI and introduction of four new-age courses for ITI and NSTI candidates. The aim is to bridge the gap between industry requirements and skill development initiatives, ensuring that India’s young workforc...

Kerala, March, 2024.To accelerate the pace of skill development and ensure that India's talent is equipped with relevant and cutting-edge skills, Kerala today has embarked on a transformative journey with the launch of the Future Ready, Job Ready Skills under the next phase of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), for the youth of Kerala. Aligned with the visionary goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047, set forth by the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, this initiative marks a significant step towards innovation and future preparedness.At the core of this initiative lies PMKVY 4.0, a groundbreaking program set to impart futuristic skills to approximately 4 lakh young individuals over the next three years. With a strategic emphasis on domains like Additive Manufacturing, 3D...

Odisha, March, 2024.Hon’ble Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, inaugurated Skill India Centre (SIC) today in Angul that equips the Yuva Peedhi with employability and new-age skills and open their avenues for employment in domestic and global markets.While speaking at the event, Shri Pradhan said that the inauguration of Skill India Centre in Angul marks a commendable initiative by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, reflecting a steadfast commitment to broadening the scope of skill development and educational infrastructure in the region. Our overarching vision is to extend our reach to remote communities, and the revitalization of public education institutions will particularly benefit underprivileged sections of society, empowerin...

New Delhi, March 2024.Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, launched Project ODISERV today in Sambalpur to prepare young graduates of Odisha for employment opportunities in the financial services sector.While speaking at the event, Shri Pradhan said that the Project ODISERV will empower the youth of the country, make them more employable and fulfil their aspirations. He also mentioned how NEP 2020 is bridging the gap between education and skilling, creating more synergies and allowing students to acquire job-ready skills along with academic knowledge.He informed that 1100 students in Odisha have already been trained under Project ODISERV and a few of them have also received job offers today. He congratulated all the c...

Koderma, February, 2024.Demonstrating its commitment towards brining skill training to rural doorsteps and driving positive transformation in the communities, Smt.Annpurna Devi, Hon’ble Union Minister of State For Education today flagged off Kaushal Rath- a specialized bus providing skill training and certification to aspiring candidates in remote areas –at Jhumri Telaiyain Jharkhand’s Koderma.The bus equipped with state-of-the-art tools, equipment and technologywill play a pivotal role in enriching capabilities of the youth in demand-driven skills and open avenues for meaningful employment opportunities across industries. The initiative aligns perfectly with the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of uplifting backward regions to enhance their standard of living, p...

New Delhi, February, 2024.Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship today said that Skill India Centre at Dhenkanal will strengthen the skill development landscape of the region, enhancing access to 21st century skills. It will fulfilaspirations, empower citizens, particularly youth and make them futureready.  Skill India Centre (SIC) in Dhenkanal is a step towards fulfilling #ModiGuarantee of making India a Global Skill Capital.Today’s inauguration of SIC in Dhenkanal is inspired with reputed institutions like IIMC, focusingon providing high-quality educationto unleashthe potential of the youth.Initiatives like these will prepare them for the challenges and opportunities of today’s agile and competitive job market. The la...

Agartala, January 2024.In an effort to propel the Youth of Tripura with demand driven, future ready and industry ready skills, Hon’ble Minister of State, Electronics & Information Technology, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Jal Shakti, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched skill development initiatives in the state of Tripura under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship’s (MSDE) flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana. This new iteration of PMKVY will drive the aspirations of the Youth in the state with 100+ future skills in the areas of 3D additive manufacturing, Drone Technology, Data engineering to name a few. Under this initiative, more than 48,000 youth in Tripura will be skilled in the next 3 years. The initiative also prioritizes on-the-...

Odisha, 15 October 2023.To empower the retailer community in the states of Odisha and Uttar Pradesh, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), working under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) announced a partnership with Coca-Cola India today to launch the Super Power Retailer Program under the Skill India Mission. The program is being piloted inthe state of Odisha.The partnership was formally announced in the esteemed presence of the Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan;Ved Mani Tiwari, COO, NSDC; and Sanket Ray, President, Coca-Cola India & Southwest Asia.The programfacilitates the empowerment and progress of the retailers, marking a significant milestone in Sk...

New Delhi, July 14, 2023.The Namda craft of Kashmir is being successfully revived under a Skill India’s Pilot Project as part of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), with nearly 2,200 candidates from across six districts of the state, receiving training in the dying art form.Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurshipand Electronics and IT, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar today flagged off the first batch of Namda Art products for exportto the United Kingdom (UK).The project sets a great example of the public-private partnership (PPP) model in the field of skill development, as it is being implemented in collaboration with local industry partners.Under this initiative, nearly 2,200 candidates have been trained in the art of Namda craft, represen...