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Agnipath boost the creation of a young and skilled workforce

Agnipath boost the creation of a young and skilled workforce

The Union Cabinet unveiled the Agnipath scheme, a transformative move to modernise the country’s armed forces, create opportunities for the youth to serve the nation, and via soldiering, create a large pool of skilled youth who can contribute to India’s overall defence preparedness, as well with their skills and experience create opportunities for themselves and contribute to the growth of the economy.Skill India and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship are proud to be associated with the Agnipath scheme and will work closely with the Armed Forces in the implementation of the programme as the country prepares a future-ready…
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Skill India: 100 Indian interns sent to Japan in 2022

Skill India: 100 Indian interns sent to Japan in 2022

Under Technical Intern Training Program (TITP), Skill India has sent a cohort of more than 100 students since March 2022 to Japan, as the country relaxed travel restrictions for foreigners. A program launched by Japan, TITP accepts overseas interns to get on-the-job training.  India and Japan had signed an MoU for promoting international cooperation through the transfer of skills, techniques, and knowledge. Amongst 100 interns, 40% are women. Under the program, they will draw average monthly stipend of Rs. 1-lakh to Rs 1.4-lakh. The candidates will get the opportunity to hone their skills with leading Japanese organizations in prominent sectors…
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Skill India International Centre at SDI Bhubaneswar

Skill India International Centre at SDI Bhubaneswar

The Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan announced that India’s first Skill India International Centre will be set up at SDI Bhubaneshwar in collaboration between Skill Development Institute, Bhubaneswar, and NSDC international. The center will be established for the training of Indian youth per international standards with an aim to enhance overseas opportunities for the skilled workforce. He also launched a National Academy for Skill Teachers that will be set up at the SDI campus for skill training of teachers and assessors.An MoU was exchanged between the COO & Officiating CEO of NSDC…
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Skill India boosts entrepreneurship in Jharkhand

Skill India boosts entrepreneurship in Jharkhand

Skill India gives a boost to entrepreneurship in the state of Jharkhand. The National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, signs an MoU with the Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi with the goal of identifying mutual collaboration opportunities and promoting entrepreneurship in technical and professional education in India. The entire collaboration is aimed at creating a conducive environment to promote entrepreneurship on and off-campus. Both NIESBUD and the Central University of Jharkhand will work together to boost Jharkhand’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. The institutions will organise a trainer's training…
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Covid-19: New courses to support healthcare sector

Covid-19: New courses to support healthcare sector

Aiming to be better equipped to combat COVID-19 challenges, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the ‘Customized Crash Course programme for Covid 19 Frontline workers in Healthcare’ to skill and upskill over one-lakh COVID warriors. The program aims to skill and upskill, over one-lakh healthcare professionals in job roles relevant and related to services required to fight Covid-19. Under the leadership and guidance of Prime Minster Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has decided to create a pool of trained and skilled COVID frontline workers through a customized crash course program. During the launch event, PM…
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