Viksit Bharat will be built on capability, not just cost advantage: Hemant Jhajhria of KPMG IndiaIndia is at a pivotal moment in global manufacturing. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises are key to this transformation. They must shift ...
13 May, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
India’s demographic dividend at risk as jobs, skills gap persistIndia’s demographic advantage—with over 65% of its population under 35—faces growing pressure due to weak job creation, skill gaps and risi...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Why smart people choose wrong careers: Overconfidence, prestige traps, and 5 signs it’s time to switchBrilliant students often get stuck in careers, while average performers thrive. This happens because intelligence is an engine, not a drive...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
MSDE propose 36% increase in apprenticeship stipend; linking it to inflationThe proposals, when notified, would increase the stipend to Rs 6800-Rs 12,300 as against the existing Rs 5,000 to Rs 9,000 and lead to bien...
27 May, 2025, 08.36 PM IST
Harris or Trump — Who is favouring skills over college degrees for federal jobs?Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump may differ on many issues, but both have acknowledged the importance of appr...
29 Sep, 2024, 06.17 PM IST
Indian Navy Recruitment 2023: 275 jobs on offer, applications for Apprentices posts beginsThe official notification for Indian Navy Recruitment 2023 outlines 275 available positions for this post, with selected candidates undergo...
21 Nov, 2023, 03.25 PM IST
How apprenticeships can transform India's talent landscape and bridge the skill gapOrganizations need to prioritize the implementation of a talent strategy to educate, train, and upskill the workforce. Apprenticeships are ...
22 Aug, 2023, 11.00 AM IST
Degree apprenticeship learnings and outlookThe degree apprenticeship programme in India provides the opportunity for young Indians to generate income while undergoing industry-specif...
04 May, 2023, 05.26 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
Skills Ministry looks to widen the scope of apprenticeshipsCurrently, apprentices are allowed largely in the manufacturing sector. The definition of establishment needs to be changed to include any ...
24 Jun, 2021, 08.43 AM IST
Skill development ministry to move an amendment to Apprenticeship Act, 1961 in monsoon sessionFurther, the government plans to open up apprenticeship opportunities for students while pursuing education while allowing employers to sen...
11 Feb, 2021, 09.53 PM IST
Government to revise definition of 'establishments' to enhance apprenticeship opportunitiesThe ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship will finalise the changes to the Apprenticeship Act in two weeks time after which it...
06 Feb, 2021, 12.39 PM IST
2.43 lakh apprentices to get stipend during lockdown period, assures MSDEDuring the lockdown period due to COVID 19 pandemic the government will be paying Rs 36.3 crore to the establishments who would be claiming...
02 Apr, 2020, 09.45 AM IST
Government notifies National Apprenticeship Promotion SchemeThe government has earmarked an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore to provide apprenticeship training to 50 lakh apprentices by 2019-20.
01 Sep, 2016, 04.37 PM IST
Skill Ministry asks govt departments to amend hiring normsSeeking amendment in recruitment rules, Rajiv Pratap Rudy today said ministries and government departments shall take into account National...
23 Feb, 2016, 10.34 PM IST
Labour Ministry sets stage for rollout of Apprenticeship rulesLabour ministry has sought public comments on draft rules required to implement the recently amended Apprentices Act, 1961.
14 Feb, 2015, 01.54 AM IST
Government proposes amendments to Apprentices Bill to attract more youth to join trainingThe bill is meant to enable establishments to set up apprenticeship programmes faster and those which are more effective for the industry
08 Aug, 2014, 01.26 PM IST