Govt to start skills training under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana in 600 districtsUnder the scheme government will train 8 lakh candidates over next three months with an outlay of Rs 948.90 crore with focus on Covid-relat...
15 Jan, 2021, 03.16 PM IST
Third phase of govt's flagship skilling scheme PMKVY 3.0 to be launched on FridayPMKVY 3.0 envisages training of eight lakh candidates over the scheme period of 2020-2021, with an outlay of Rs 948.90 crore.
14 Jan, 2021, 03.28 PM IST
Skilled workers trained under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana get higher wages: Govt“A quick study of PMKVY was undertaken by National Skill Development Corporation which found that standardized protocols and processes have...
23 Sep, 2020, 02.35 PM IST
Govt mapping global skills requirements to help employees get work: PM Narendra Modi“There are a lot of opportunities opening up across sectors and all over the globe. The ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship ...
15 Jul, 2020, 12.24 PM IST
812 Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras allocated in 707 districts across the country: Junior skill development minister RK SinghGovt promotes establishment of model and aspirational skill centres known as Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK) in every district in the ...
13 Mar, 2020, 04.03 PM IST
An ode to Sushma Swaraj: Husband shares rare pic on Twitter, tributes pour inSwaraj was one of the most followed foreign ministers on Twitter globally.
14 Feb, 2020, 02.37 PM IST
NSDC, KnackApp join hands to counsel youth for career guidanceAs part of the partnership, KnackApp and NSDC will work together to guide students to relevant careers and jobs in an evolving and dynamic ...
22 Jul, 2019, 12.31 PM IST
40 million people received skills training in four years: Dharmendra PradhanAccording to Dharmendra Pradhan, the ministry is working towards its target of setting up at least one Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK)...
06 Jun, 2018, 11.57 PM IST
Broad gauge connectivity to all NE state capitals by 2020 on target: Budget 2017The Budget added that entire rail network of North-East states will be on Broad gauge by end of 2016-17.
01 Feb, 2017, 08.41 PM IST
For the youth, Budget 2017 puts greater focus, allocation on SkillingPresenting the Budget in parliament, Jaitley described "energising the youth through education, skills and jobs" as one of the Modi governm...
01 Feb, 2017, 05.19 PM IST
Jobs, skill training among 10 key focus areas of government: FM Arun JaitleyPresenting Budget for 2017-18 in Parliament, Jaitley described "energising youth through education, skills and jobs" as one of the governme...
01 Feb, 2017, 03.28 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi unveils initiatives for skill developmentModi launched an array of skill development initiatives for the country's youth, including Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras (PMKKs) and Drive...
19 Dec, 2016, 06.46 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to launch skill development initiatives on MondayThe Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is also set to enter into a strategic partnership with the leather and textiles indu...
18 Dec, 2016, 03.59 PM IST
NGO awarded for work in field of women's empowermentRural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra, a leading NGO of Uttarakhand has been conferred with the Future Leadership award.
27 Jul, 2015, 04.46 PM IST
UGC pushes implementation of career oriented courses through new schemesA scheme called 'Introduction of Career Oriented Courses' (COCs) was being implemented, under which the UGC provides financial assistance t...
18 Mar, 2015, 02.53 PM IST
Prof Avdhash Kaushal only Indian on the panel to probe war crimes in Sri LankaProf Avdhash Kaushal, Chairperson of Dehradun-based NGO Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra will be the only Indian on the panel .
11 Aug, 2014, 05.53 PM IST
MNREGA funds: Rights activist alleges misappropriationNoted rights activist Avadhash Kaushal threatened to complain to the Planning Commission against bureaucrats in Uttarakhand.
20 Apr, 2013, 02.26 PM IST