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The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) conducted a cluster-based Training of Trainers (ToT) project in collaboration with the Automotive Sector Development Council (ASDC), GIZ-IGVET and Maharashtra State Skill Development Mission (MSSDS). The final 4 batches of 98 trainers were certified through a convocation ceremony organized by ASDC in Pune. The ToT program covered trades such as Advanced Welding, CNC operations, Robotics, Quality Control, and Advanced Automotive Technology.  Key stakeholders involved in the project included MSDE, ASDC, GIZ-IGVET, and MSSDS.  Mr. Arindam Lahiri, CEO, ASDC, emphasized the importance of upskilling in the competitive automotive sector, stating, "By continuously enhancing…

With strong focus on service and customer experience, Isuzu  Motors India inaugurated a new full-fledged service centre of Darjeeling ISUZU in Jaigaon,  West Bengal. Located in Alipurduar area, the new service centre is spread over an area  of 20,000 sq.ft., well-equipped with modern tools, 6 service bays, body shop, paint booth  and skilled technicians to offer seamless service support to all ISUZU customers located  around this area and in the neighboring regions. Isuzu Motors India has been enhancing its sales and service operations across the country, with Darjeeling ISUZU being a key dealer partner in the east. It has been representing…

The 3rdDigital Economy Working Group (DEWG) meeting concluded on 14 June 2023, Wednesdayin Pune. The meeting saw deliberations on important issues like digital security, cyber security, securing Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), and the digital economy.During this meeting 10 discussion sessions on DPI were organized wherein, 60 global experts shared their views on Digital Public Infrastructure. The meeting witnessed participation from 300 senior delegates, 150 foreign delegates representing 46 countries, and international organizations like UNDP, UNESCO, WEF, World Bank, ITU, ADB, OECD, and UNCDF.The last day of the meeting saw 4 sessions focused on digital skilling and security, as well as…

The 3rd Framework Working Group is being convened under India's G20 Presidency from June 13-14 2023 in Kochi, Kerala. It wasco-chaired by Dr. V. Ananth Nageswaran, Chief Economic Adviser, Union Ministry of Finance, and Tom Hemingway, Deputy Director of the Treasury, and focused on global macroeconomic issues of current relevance. Over 75 delegates from G-20 member states, invited countries and various international and regional organizations participated in the meeting. On the sidelines of the meeting, a panel discussion on “Financial Globalization – Opportunities and Risks” will be organized on the second day of the meeting. The panel will be moderated…

After the successful completion of the G20 Development Ministers' meeting in Varanasi, the G20 delegates visited the historic Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh on June 13, 2023, Tuesday. They were accompanied by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Foreign delegates saw ancient ruins, monuments, Dhamek Stupa, hermitage place, museum,etc during their visit. Along with this, Foreign Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar was also seen giving information about the historical place. The G20 Development Ministers' Conference in Varanasi adopted an ambitious seven-year action plan presented by India to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the G20 countries. Additionally, a document was…

Delighting its customers, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launched the new OBD2 compliant 2023 Unicorn. The 2023 Unicorn is powered by a 160cc PGM-FI engine with a compression ratio of 10:1, designed to deliver good low-end torque and fuel efficiency. It is equipped with ABS and tubeless tyres, a Rear Mono Shock suspension, a high ground clearance and long wheelbase, and an Engine Stop Switch for convenience on brief stops. The Rear Mono Shock suspension is housed below the seat and mounted on the diamond frame, offering superior riding comfort and stability. The high ground clearance and long wheelbase inspire…

Tally Solutions, India's leading business management software provider, today, announces the launch of TallyPrime 3.0. With this latest release, comes a completely revamped GST solution, significant improvements in the reporting capability, and better capabilities to help businesses collect outstanding dues faster. Tally Solutions hopes this release will be a steppingstone to double its revenue and take its customer base from 2.3 to 3.5 million customers in the next couple of years.TallyPrime 3.0 offers a multi-GSTIN capability, allowing users to manage multiple GSTIN data in a single Tally Company. It also offers a digital payment request feature, enabling businesses to enhance…

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL) announced the launch of its ActivMoney feature, which gives customers the benefit of FD like interest up to 7%* p.a. and the flexibility to access their funds anytime. Through ActivMoney, excess funds in the account are automatically transferred into a Fixed Deposit, allowing customers to earn higher interest on their savings. The cumulative Savings Account deposit of all scheduled commercial banks in India is Rs 62.9 lakh crore, earning an industry average of 3.5% interest p.a. ActivMoney offers a 7%* p.a. interest rate for 180 days and no premature withdrawal charges, offering the customer the…

Hero MotoCorp, the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has introduced the Passion+, a stylish and tech-loaded product. Passion+ is a combination of style, comfort and convenience, making it an ideal choice for daily commutes. It builds on the legacy of iconic brand Passion, enhancing utility and comfort for riders. The Hero Passion+ is a motorcycle with a stylish chrome finish, Digi Analogue cluster with i3S button, Side-Stand indicator, Speedometer, Trip meter, Odometer, Fuel gauge, Headlight indicators, turn indicators, and Mobile Charging port. It has superior ergonomics through plush seat and low saddle height, and a 100cc BS-VI and…

Skill India celebrated the remarkable achievement of training 910 skilled carpenters who played a crucial role in the construction of the new state of the art parliament building, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on May 28th, 2023. The Skill India Mission has recognized and enhanced the expertise of skilled individuals through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme under PMKVY. The Furniture and Fitting Skill Council of MSDE, NDMC, and NARSI Group conducted a comprehensive training for the carpenter community, honed their skills, and uplifted their livelihood. RPL training has been instrumental in creating world-class infrastructure…