Odisha police credit a 10% higher reward payout for the mass surrender of 22 Maoists. The state's revised rehabilitation package now exceeds Chhattisgarh's, offering up to Rs 1.2 crore for top leaders.
Odisha government orders special audit into forest department's purchase of 51 Thar SUVs after allegations of procurement above market rates. Total cost exceeds Rs 12 crore. Details inside.
BHU's six-day 'Tana-Bana' craft workshop in Varanasi concluded, empowering women with weaving skills. Dean Prof. Ranjan Kumar Singh encouraged self-reliance. Read more about this skill development initiative.
Tamil Nadu government forms a project management committee to coordinate shelter, rehab & skill development for Chennai's homeless. Aims to end agency silos.
Delhi government has constituted a committee to investigate the overall functioning of Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) and the impact of its mergers. The panel will submit recommendations for improvements.
Odisha government issues notifications for major urban expansion, upgrading 5 NACs to municipalities and creating 24 new NACs across 13 districts to boost governance and civic amenities.
Uttar Pradesh's Skill Development Mission expands training with quotas for women & disabled to combat poverty. 1475 youth targeted in Prayagraj this year. #UttarPradesh #SkillIndia
Neha Gulati, assistant professor at Panjab University, was felicitated for her work as a content reviewer for the Hunar Sikhia vocational education initiative. Read about this key step in strengthening skill-based learning in Punjab.
Tamil Nadu partners with Indo-German Chamber to launch a first-of-its-kind skill centre in MEPZ. Aiming to bridge the industry gap, the initiative focuses on CNC, automation & high-precision manufacturing. Read more.
Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka calls for a transparent job calendar and fair recruitment to secure youth's future. He also highlights education's role in eradicating social inequality.
Punjab Cabinet Minister Baljit Kaur inaugurated Phase-2 renovation, inter-caste marriage incentives & a new SC girls' skill course at Dr Ambedkar Institute, Mohali. Read more about these empowerment initiatives.
Punjab Minister Dr Baljit Kaur inaugurated Phase-II renovation worth Rs 91 lakh at Dr Ambedkar Institute, distributed marriage incentives, and launched a skill course for SC girls in Mohali.
A high-level JICA delegation visited Central University of Gujarat, discussing curriculum alignment and industry collaboration. A formal proposal will be submitted to the Ministry of Education. Read more.
A 10-day intensive Master Trainers Training Programme on industrial automation & robotics concluded at NITK Surathkal, upskilling 30 faculty members from Karnataka's technical institutions.
IIHMR Delhi and Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone join forces to bridge the skills gap in India's medical devices sector through a new satellite centre in Visakhapatnam. Discover how this shapes the future.
A CAG report reveals critical data gaps in PMKVY, with trainer IDs missing for over 61 lakh certified candidates. Read the full audit findings and implications for India's flagship skill scheme.
Facing public criticism, BJP MLAs in Odisha have urged CM Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider a proposed three-fold salary hike. The move, passed on Dec 9, would make Odisha MLAs the highest-paid in India. Read more.
Maharashtra's Skill Development Department launches a 21-day Puja Vidhi & Paurohit course in Nashik to train manpower for the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela. Learn about the curriculum and opportunities.
Meghalaya State Skill Development Society partners with Accel Skill Edutech to train and place youth in international jobs. MoU signed on May 14, 2024. Read more.
A high-level delegation from Himachal Pradesh visited Y B Patil Polytechnic in Pune on December 15 to study its operational and academic framework for potential replication in HP's technical education sector.
Karnataka's Department of Skill Development will host an International Job Fair in 2025, targeting 10,000+ jobs for skilled youth. Learn about the state's new employment initiatives.
IIM Visakhapatnam clinched three awards at the PRSI ceremony in Dehradun for skill development, e-newsletter, and social media. Director Prof. Chandrasekhar calls it a proud achievement.
Govt data reveals a major gap in PM Internship Scheme 2025: 1.2 lakh openings led to 82,000 offers, but only 2,066 completions. Assam leads states with highest completion rate. Details inside.
AP Minister Nara Lokesh met Union Ministers in Delhi, requesting a National Skill Training Institute in Visakhapatnam and detailing global tech giants' investment interest. He also outlined state education initiatives.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launches the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025, aiming to attract investments and create jobs. The state announces two dedicated industrial parks. Read more.
DMET Odisha announces revised schedule for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling. Choice filling from Dec 18-20. Check eligibility, key dates, and reporting details here.
Severe cold wave grips Odisha with G Udayagiri recording 4.4°C. IMD warns of continued low temperatures for next 4-5 days. Read for details on affected districts and forecasts.
BSE Odisha has announced the Class 10 exam schedule for 2026. Check dates, download the timetable from bseodisha.ac.in, and prepare for exams starting February 19.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasizes prisoner reintegration through skill development at Gurgaon event. Calls for a shift from retribution to correctional justice.
CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurates a new Rs 16 crore ITI in Gorakhpur's Piprauli on Dec 9. The institute will provide job-ready skills for GIDA's industries. Read more about this key development.