President Droupadi Murmu virtually inaugurated an IGNOU regional and skill centre in Rairangpur. The SOAR initiative aims to merge skill and academic education, leveraging AI for tribal empowerment and employment.
India's demographic dividend is under strain due to critical skill development gaps and a slow shift to productive jobs. Expert Chitra Saruparia explains why skills matter more than ever for Indian workers.
UP Board mandates vocational education from class 9 in 2026-27, adding a 7th subject. Students must choose skills like IT, plumbing, or agriculture. Read about the new academic structure.
CBSE launches mandatory skill education for middle school. Teacher training begins Jan 5, 2026. Learn about the new NCERT Kaushal Bodh projects, 110-hour yearly schedule, and assessment pattern.
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PM's Economic Advisor Sanjeev Sanyal calls UPSC prep a 'complete waste of time', advocates for skill-based learning and AI-driven education reforms. Read his bold vision.
The National Shramev Jayate Conference highlighted employer responsibility for employee welfare. Key discussions covered social security, skill development, and formalizing the workforce for India's growth.
SSC has announced the Stenographer Skill Test for 2025 on Jan 28 & 29. Over 31,000 candidates are shortlisted. Check test pattern, vacancies, and how to get details.
Explore how blended education models are revolutionizing professional training in India, bridging skill gaps and preparing a dynamic workforce for tomorrow's challenges.
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Punjab launches major offensive against brain drain, generating over 1 lakh domestic opportunities. Govt fills 59,702 posts, partners with Microsoft & IBM for skills. Read how the state is retaining talent.
PM Modi highlights Narasapuram's crochet lace, a GI-tagged craft empowering lakhs of women. Union Minister Sitharaman inaugurates an AI skill hub in Andhra Pradesh to boost rural employment.
CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurates University Institute of Technology in Gadchiroli, a 170-acre PPP project with Lloyds Metals. It offers free diplomas to tribal youth, with BTech courses starting 2026.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Shrimad Rajchandra Sarvamangal Centre for Women in Dharampur. This 11-acre hub aims to skill 15,000+ rural women annually, boosting Atmanirbhar Bharat. Read more.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visits adopted village Pedamainavani Lanka, launches AI & drone skill programs, and reviews a ₹13.72 crore anti-erosion project. Read details.
Professor T G Sitharam, ex-AICTE Chairman, argues AI will transform, not eliminate, engineering jobs. The focus must be on reskilling and lifelong learning to bridge the skill gap. Read his insights from the India-AI Impact Summit 2026.
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NSDC and Skill Ministry launch RPL certification for domestic workers in Lucknow, empowering 20,000 with formal recognition, enhanced employability, and social security benefits. Read more.
Odisha's skill development department launches a scheme to upgrade 25 state-run ITIs into Centres of Excellence with high-tech labs and new-age trades like AI & robotics by 2026-27.
Jharkhand Education Project Council's state-level skill competition saw 264 projects from 24 districts. 33 students were awarded, showcasing vocational education's role in entrepreneurship.
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.
Delhi's new Transit-Oriented Development policy draft removes key planning safeguards, raising concerns over chaotic growth. Experts warn of infrastructure gaps. Read the full analysis.
Panjab University will spearhead initiatives on air quality monitoring, tourism, anaemia screening, entrepreneurship & skills after NITI Aayog's approval. All projects must finish by March 2026.
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.
Dhamtari district launches Madhurima Gurukul, a free skill training centre in Koliyari village. Offering courses like electrician & computer operations, it aims to boost youth employability. Classes start Jan 15.
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.
LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky says rigid five-year plans are outdated. He advises professionals to focus on short-term skill learning in a fast-changing job market driven by AI. Read more.