MSDE - The Purbottar

05 Jul

MSDE and MHI sign MoU to facilitate training in engineering trades

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusinessMHI sign, MoU, MSDE

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a collaborative ecosystem for imparting skill development training in the capital goods sector. The partnership is aimed at facilitating training in several engineering trades through Qualification Packs developed by MHI related Sector Skill Councils (like Automotive, Infrastructure, Instrumentation and Capital Goods) under the Scheme for Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Capital Goods Sector Phase II. MSDE through National Skill Development Corporation will facilitate linkages between various Sector Skill Councils and industry partners for imparting skilling in engineering…

23 May

MSDE partners with Indian School of Business

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaISB, MSDE

In line with the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's ambitious program 'Mission Karmayogi,' which is a first-of-its-kind experiment in the direction of capacity building and modernizing the mindset, methodology and skillset of government employees, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship recently partnered with the Indian School of Business to conduct capacity-building programs for MSDE officials. A total of 120 officers across divisions under MSDE would be undergoing a comprehensive five-day-long residential training across ISB Hyderabad and Mohali campuses. The first batch of 30 officers has completed their training from ISB Mohali campus with a convocation ceremony held for…

18 May

MSDE partners with the Indian School of Business

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaMSDE, Shri Narendra Modi

In line with the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's ambitious program 'Mission Karmayogi,' which is a first-of-its-kind experiment in the direction of capacity building and modernizing the mindset, methodology, and skillset of government employees, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship recently partnered with the Indian School of Business to conduct capacity-building programs for MSDE officials.A total of 120 officers across divisions under MSDE would be undergoing a comprehensive five-day-long residential training across ISB Hyderabad and Mohali campuses. The first batch of 30 officers completed their training at ISB Mohali campus with a convocation ceremony held for the officers.…

09 May

Skill India to upskill 4000 ISRO technical staff

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, India4000 ISRO, MSDE, Shri Rajesh Aggarwal

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) signs an MoU with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The MoU was signed by the Secretary of MSDE Shri Rajesh Aggarwal and the Secretary of Department of Space/ Chairman ISRO Shri S. Somanath. The programme is aimed at creating a formal framework for short-term courses to provide training for the skill development and capacity-building of the technical staff of ISRO as per the industry requirements. More than 4000 ISRO technical employees will be trained in the programme over the course of the next 5 years. The location of the training will…

25 Apr

53rd edition of IHGF Delhi Fair in the National Capital Region

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaMSDE, National Capital Region

Two recent skilling initiatives by MSDE have started bearing fruits as skilled craftsmen from Jammu and Kashmir and Nagaland showcase their rich heritage and traditional handicraft in the 53rd edition of IHGF Delhi Fair in the National Capital Region. It was observed that the heritage and traditional skill clusters required skilled artisans from villages to meet the demand for traditional crafts in Nagaland and Jammu and Kashmir. The Handicrafts Sector provides employment to a vast segment of population settled in rural and semi-urban areas, generating substantial foreign exchange for the country while preserving its cultural heritage. The handicraft and handloom…

19 Apr

Students awarded at India’s First JuniorSkills Championship

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, EducationIndia’s First JuniorSkills Championship, MSDE

The country’s first championship for school students JuniorSkills 2021 ended on a high note in the capital as the Additional Secretary of MSDE Mr. Atul Kumar Tiwari felicitated more than 60 winners with cash prizes, certificates, and medals. The Championship is India’s skill competition for school students, launched in partnership with CBSE.Gold medal winners will get an opportunity to travel to Shanghai in October 2022 to experience from close quarters the WorldSkills Competition where different countries participate for the ultimate recognition in skills. It was announced that the second edition of JuniorSkills will be renamed IndiaSkills Junior and a new…

17 Apr

MSDE completes training female employees

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaMSDE

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organised a five-day-long self-defence workshop for all its women employees, in partnership with Sports, Physical Education, Fitness and Leisure Skill Council (SPEFL-SC). The participants were trained in self-defence techniques, mental agility and being aware of their surroundings to avoid possible danger. More than 50 women employees of the ministry participated in the session, which commenced on March 28, 2022. The main objective of the workshop was to make women mindful of their security and instil confidence to deal with any unforeseen situations. The training modules also taught them to be mentally strong…

06 Apr

MSDE commences the Skill India Self-Defence Training workshop

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaMSDE

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) inaugurated five-day self-defence training – ‘Meri Suraksha, Meri Zimmedari’. The programme has been organised by the Sports, Physical Education, Fitness and Leisure Skills Council (SPEFL-SC) based on the world’s best fighting systems and it has witnessed the participation of more than 50 women.Mission Karmayogi by Shri Narendra Modi is a one of a kind initiative that focuses on capacity building while modernizing the thinking and the approach of the government employees. The instructors are experts in teaching the world’s best techniques along with situational awareness. These techniques have been designed by combat…

01 Apr

INS Shivaji as the Centre of Excellence in Marine Engineering

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaINS Shivaji, MSDE

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) recognised INS Shivaji as the Centre of Excellence in the field of Marine Engineering on 22nd March 2022. The recognition certificate was presented by the Honorable Secretary of MSDE IAS Shri Rajesh Aggarwal to the Commanding Officer of INS Shivaji CMDE Arvind Rawal. INS Shivaji houses the Naval College of Engineering which educates and trains Indian Navy and Coast Guard officials. INS Shivaji's Centre of Excellence was established in 2014 with a broad mandate that included the induction of niche technologies for naval applications, quality research in collaboration with R&D and academic…

12 Feb

MSDE and IGNOU inaugurated 33 Extension Centres

editor0 CommentsEducation, IndiaIGNOU, MSDE

The Secretary of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India Shri Rajesh Aggarwal and the Vice Chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Professor Nageshwar Rao inaugurated 33 Extension Centres, aimed at strengthening the vocational and technical training framework in the skill ecosystem. The inauguration of the IGNOU-MSDE Extension Centres at National Skill Training Institutes (NSTI) will help in meeting the aspirations of the country’s youth who are undertaking skill and trade-based programmes. Professor Rao highlighted the importance of skill training and elaborated on the programmes being offered through 33 NSTIs across the country. Prof. R.P. Das,…