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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is set to convene the first meeting of the Strategic Advisory and Reforms Taskforce for Holistic ITI Transformation (SARTHI) on June 12 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, as part of efforts to modernise India’s vocational training ecosystem and strengthen industry-ready workforce development. The meeting will be chaired by Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, and will bring together senior representatives from the Central and State Governments, industry bodies, regulatory institutions and the wider skilling ecosystem.SARTHI has been established as…

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on Thursday marked twelve years of Skills, Scale and Transformation, highlighting the growth of one of the world's largest skilling ecosystems and its contribution to India's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The ministry said it has built a comprehensive framework integrating vocational education, industry-led training, apprenticeships, entrepreneurship development, digital skilling and international workforce mobility. Over the past decade, the number of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) has increased from 9,776 in 2014 to more than 13,888 across the country. More than 56.08 lakh apprentices have been engaged since 2016, while over 1.64 crore…

Chairman of TVS Motor Company, Sudarshan Venu, has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving Prime Minister in India's history, describing his tenure as a period of transformative change and long-term national development. In a statement ,Venu said the past 12 years under Modi's leadership had marked a "paradigm shift" for the country. He said the period witnessed rapid economic growth, inclusive development, social upliftment and the implementation of long-term reforms across sectors. Venu noted that the government had focused on strengthening India's self-reliance and creating a foundation for sustained progress. He praised the Prime Minister's leadership, describing…

The Union Government has officially barred industrial, commercial, and institutional users from purchasing petrol and diesel at retail fuel stations. Issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas under a temporary 90-day regulation order, this policy forces heavy commercial buyers to source their requirements strictly through designated bulk supply channels. Additionally, the directive clamps down on retail diesel sales by capping purchases at 200 litres per customer or vehicle per day, mandating that the fuel can only be dispensed directly into vehicle tanks or specialized, government-approved containers with a strict ban on resale. This decisive regulatory intervention was triggered…

The Government of India on Wednesday sent a fresh batch of 14 skilled workers to Mauritius under the India-Mauritius Government-to-Government (G2G) Labour Mobility Framework, marking another step in expanding overseas employment opportunities for Indian youth through a structured and transparent mechanism. The workers were flagged off by Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education. The departure follows the successful placement of the first batch of Indian workers already employed in Mauritius under the programme. Officials said another 33 candidates are currently undergoing work permit and documentation procedures. Addressing…