Cabinet clears Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 to cushion MSMEs, airlines amid Gulf warThe government has approved a new credit scheme, ECLGS 5.0, to support airlines and small businesses facing economic challenges. This initi...
06 May, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
NITI Aayog calls for strengthening India’s apprenticeship ecosystem; proposes incentives & national missionThe recommendations are part of a comprehensive roadmap laid out by the Aayog in its report titled ‘Revitalising India’s Apprenticeship Eco...
20 Feb, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Formal skilling could boost jobs by 13%, says Economic SurveyIndia needs more formal skill training. The Economic Survey highlights this, suggesting a boost in skilled workers could significantly incr...
30 Jan, 2026, 01.40 AM IST
Economic Survey 2026 lays out a blueprint to make skilling aspirational; calls for an Apprenticeship MissionThe Economic Survey made a case for upgradation of Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) diplomas into bachelor-level degrees to help make v...
29 Jan, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Budget 2025: India’s skilling and apprenticeship initiatives run into teething issuesExperts say that while progress has been made in skilling programs and apprenticeships, it is essential to maintain momentum in the upcomin...
30 Jan, 2025, 03.03 PM IST
How apprenticeships can serve as a vital vehicle to address low women labor participation in IndiaIndia's apprenticeships signal shifting gender attitudes, with progress in compensation parity and inclusivity efforts. Addressing systemic...
27 Mar, 2024, 11.49 AM IST
Apprenticeships that will help you shape the future of work and educationDegree apprenticeships may be the solution to India's increasing population and unemployment rate. The skill gap is one of the reasons why ...
07 Jun, 2023, 08.15 PM IST
Apprenticeship fair to be held in 242 districts on Jan 9: GovtThe government strives to train 10 lakh youth per annum through apprenticeship training, and to fulfil this mission. The apprenticeship fai...
06 Jan, 2023, 06.08 PM IST
Govt to hold apprenticeship fair for youth in 197 districts on MondayParticipating companies will have the chance to meet potential apprentices on a single platform and choose applicants on the spot and provi...
10 Dec, 2022, 01.21 PM IST
Govt to hold national apprenticeship fair at 200 locations on Monday"Participating companies in the PM National Apprenticeship Melas have the chance to meet potential apprentices on a single platform and cho...
10 Jul, 2022, 02.55 PM IST
Govt to transfer benefits directly to apprentices' bank accountsThe NAPS was launched on August 19, 2016, to promote apprenticeship training in the country and to provide financial support to establishme...
02 Jul, 2022, 10.49 PM IST
Govt to direct transfer stipend payment to apprentices: PradhanAddressing at the launch of the National Apprenticeship Mela across 700 locations in the country, the Skill Development and Entrepreneurshi...
21 Apr, 2022, 04.29 PM IST
NITI Aayog suggests raising monthly training stipend to Rs 5,000The Aayog has proposed that the government reimburse the companies up to Rs 5,000 or 50% of the cost per candidate per month as stipend.
19 Mar, 2019, 07.27 AM IST
Separate exam for ITI pass-outs soonHRD ministry has given its permission to the skills development ministry to conduct such exams, said Union skill development Minister Rajiv...
07 Jun, 2017, 01.07 AM IST
JLL India offers certificate program in Facilities ManagementProperty Consulting firm, JLL India, will offer certificate programs in Facilities Management in collaboration with Manpower Group and EMPI...
13 Oct, 2015, 01.16 PM IST
Set age-wise target for complete literacy by 2016: Smriti IraniIrani today asked officers of the adult literacy mission to fix age-wise target to attain complete literacy in the next one year.
10 Sep, 2015, 03.17 PM IST
Narendra Modi’s skill development plan NETAP all set to take offThe NDA government at the Centre has now granted approval for the scheme through the technical education regulator under the HRD Ministry.
25 Jun, 2014, 05.55 AM IST