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Education policy failure is being dressed up as innovation, employer abdication as a skills gapIndian universities are failing to equip graduates with needed skills. Private firms now offer expensive courses, creating a barrier for ma...
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
Affiliation of 22 govt, 589 pvt ITIs cancelledThe government has disaffiliated 611 Industrial Training Institutes. These institutes recorded zero student admissions and remained non-ope...
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India gets first PM-SETU nod; Andhra Pradesh leads industry-driven ITI overhaulArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India secured the first Strategic Investment Plan approval under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability T...
Arunachal Pradesh CM Khandu promises long-term roadmap on Inner Line Permit and tribal rights issuesArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said the state government will work with all stakeholders to find long-term solutions on indig...
UP Governor mandates uniforms in state universities and colleges, pushes NEP and skill-based educationUttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has directed all state universities and colleges to implement a uniform dress code, while emphasizin...
Natural diamonds, real change: Driving sustainable impact in IndiaThe diamond industry is prioritizing sustainability, with India leading the charge by integrating a fifth 'C' – conscience – alongside trad...
India needs to raise R&D spending to 2 pc of GDP by 2035 to boost manufacturing: ReportIndia's manufacturing growth is hampered by low R&D spending, currently at 0.6% of GDP, a report highlights. To boost its manufacturing sha...
Hyderabad’s new 'feel the jail experience' lets people live like prisoners for 24 hours: Eat jail food and sleep in prison cellsHyderabad has launched the Telangana Prisons Museum and 'Jail Anubhavam' program, offering citizens a simulated prison experience. This ini...
Govt can allow establishments to hire up to 25% apprentices but with riders: Skills secretary Debashree MukherjeeLarge industries can be allowed to take up to 25% apprentices provided they have reached the 15% limit in the last three years, will pay at...
Lightness, warmth, promise to build stronger India together mark much-awaited meeting between PM Modi and Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi ShankarThe Art of Living International Center witnessed a historic gathering on Sunday as the Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Gurudev Sri Sri ...
BRICS member states agreed to work towards youth employability to bring down NEET ratesA consensus to this effect was arrived at the 2nd BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting under India’s presidency in Kerala with dele...
India explores FTA full use with Norway, sets up fast-track investment system with AustriaIndia and Norway are enhancing cooperation in energy, maritime, and biotech sectors. Norway sees growing investment interest in India. Mean...
Is a college education still worth it in India?India must confront the impact of AI on jobs due to its large youth population, reliance on software services, and an oversupply of graduat...
Skill development ministry signs MoU with IGNOU to link vocational education and training with higher educationThe trainees attached to national skill training institutes (NSTI), industrial training institutes (ITI), pradhan mantri kaushal kendras (P...
Process to set up regulator for skill development bodies beginsA senior government official told ET that the committee is expected to advertise soon for the top posts of the council, which is being set ...
Cabinet nod to merger of regulatory bodies NCVT, NDSA"The NCVET will regulate the functioning of entities engaged in vocational education and training, both long-term and short-term, and estab...
Government plans to set up regulator for skills trainingA senior government official told ET that the proposed regulator will be set up at an arm’s length from the ministry through an executive o...
TISS launches 'school of vocational education' programmeTata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has launched its 'school of vocational education' programme to help create a skilled workforce.
- Firms to get tax benefits on skill development expenses
Companies engaged in business of manufacturing or providing specified services will be eligible for tax incentives on the expenditure incur...