Pradhan Mantri YUVA Scheme: 15 lakh youth to get online and experiential learning on entrepreneurship education
New Delhi: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (SDE) and Wadhwani Operating Foundation (WOF) signed here yesterday two agreements for effectuating an earlier understanding of jointly developing and implementing Entrepreneurship and Skill Development initiatives in the country. The Pradhan Mantri YUVA Scheme is the first joint effort in this regard. The agreements were signed […]
Read More →Centum Foundation launches a new initiative Centum GRO to skill deaf youth in India
New Delhi: Centum Foundation, the CSR arm of Centum Learning, an ISO 9001:2015-certified skilling MNC, yesterday announced the launch of Centum GRO to train deaf youth in India. The initiative is in collaboration with US-based Global Reach Out (GRO) a non-profit organization run by deaf individuals, which has already imparted leadership skills and entrepreneurial training to […]
Read More →IL&FS Skills launches RPL (Agri) under PMKVY in Andhra Pradesh
New Delhi: IL&FS Skills Development Corporation Ltd (IL&FS Skills), a joint initiative of IL&FS Education & National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC), launched Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme in the Agriculture sector under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), at IL&FS Institute of […]
Read More →Centum Learning hosts Pre-Placement Fair for SJKVY candidates in Ranchi
Ranchi, Jharkhand: Centum Learning, an ISO 9001:2015 certified skilling MNC, in partnership with Jharkhand Skill Development Mission Society (JSDMS), Government of Jharkhand, organized a day long pre-placement fair for 150 candidates being trained under Saksham Jharkhand Kaushal Vikas Yojana (SJKVY) at the Centum Skill Development Centre. The pre-placement fair was inaugurated by Sangita Lal, Director, District […]
Read More →IL&FS Skills launches Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) under PMKVY 2.0
Noida: IL&FS Skills Development Corporation Ltd (IL&FS Skills), a joint initiative of IL&FS Education & National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC), launched Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme in the Apparel sector under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 2.0, the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), at Shivalik Prints a […]
Read More →VIVO Healthcare received strategic investment from ICCO of Netherlands
Gurgaon: VIVO Healthcare, Asia’s leading healthcare training and education company, announced that it has received a strategic investment from ICCO Investments, the investment arm of Netherlands based ICCO Cooperation. As a global development organization, ICCO will support VIVO’s plans to expand into various emerging markets which have a need for training large numbers of healthcare […]
Read More →Cello associates with Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Dreamathon 2017
New Delhi: Cello, a leader in manufacturer of writing instruments in India, announced its partnership with the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Centre for ‘Dreamathon 2017’. Dreamathon 2017 is an initiative inspired and created from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s vision of igniting passion, encouraging creativity and showcasing talent amongst the youth of India. Through this partnership, […]
Read More →SPJIMR’s Business Academia Conclave discusses how India can become the innovation capital of the World
Mumbai: SBAC 2017, SPJIMR’s annual Business Academia Conclave this year, brought together four leading CEOs, over 50 CXOs, faculty members, students and staff for an exchange of ideas around the theme of innovation. SPJIMR Dean Dr. Ranjan Banerjee, “We have identified two words that we want to own: ‘innovation’ and ‘social sensitivity’. The catalyst will […]
Read More →NIESBUD partners with Anuna Education for eCommerce entrepreneurship training of Indian clusters
Lucknow: National Institute of Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development (NIESBUD), an autonomous body under Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, has signed a MoU with Anuna Education for implementing pan-India eCommerce training for industrial/artisan clusters and village level entrepreneurs (VLE). Anuna Education, a leading player in the skill development space, having entrepreneurship skills as one […]
Read More →Free self publishing website launched for aspiring author in India
New Delhi: If you are an aspiring author and want to self publish your book for free in India, there is one platform to serve in this regard. Educreation Publishing has recently taken another noble step in the field of self publishing by launching free self publishing website in India – www.freeselfpublish.com . For all […]
Read More →Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras to be opened at 600 districts and SANKALP new scheme for skill development
New Delhi: The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Mr Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament today said that the Government proposes to extend the number of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras from current 60 to cover more than 600 districts across the country. He said 100 India International Skills Centres […]
Read More →Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship’s maiden tableau at the Republic Day parade adjudged the best Tableau amongst Ministerial representations
New Delhi: The best of Skill Development & Entrepreneurial efforts were on display at the Republic Day parade. The 68th Republic Day was the first outing for a Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurial (MSDE) tableau. The first attempt turns to be the best show as the MSDE tableau adjudged the best tableau amongst Ministerial […]
Read More →Dr G N Rao, founder of L V Prasad Eye Institute, inducted to Ophthalmology Hall of Fame
Hyderabad: Dr Gullapalli N Rao, Founder and Chair, L V Prasad Eye Institute, has been selected as one of two inductees for the prestigious 2017 Ophthalmology Hall of Fame instituted by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS). He will be honoured at the induction ceremony in Los Angeles on 6 May 2017 […]
Read More →XLRI presents 9th National Conference on Social Entrepreneurship during 27-29 Jan 2017
Jamshedpur: XLRI- Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur hosts the 9th National Conference on ‘Social Entrepreneurship’ on 27 to 29 January, 2017. Around 150-170 social entrepreneurs, development sector professionals, policy makers, academics and management students are expected to assemble. The theme of this year conference is “Entrepreneurship for a Sustainable Planet” at the 3-day conference to […]
Read More →Artificial Intelligence must be designed to augment human capability instead of replacing them
Davos, Switzerland: We are at the Fourth Industrial Revolution. To cope with emerging challenges, development of artificial intelligence (AI) must be guided by one overarching principle – technology must augment, not replace, human capability and opportunity. Experts speaking at an interactive session on artificial intelligence at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting agreed that technology […]
Read More →Four Day National Youth Festival with the theme youth for Digital India inaugurated in Rohtak, Haryana
Rohtak: The 21st National Youth Festival with the theme “Youth for Digital India” has been inaugurated in Rohtak, Haryana. At the inaugural ceremony of the four day festival, the Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi addressed the youths from across country who have come to Rohtak to participate in the event through video conference. During 13 […]
Read More →India should investment more in basic & fundamental researches: Nobel laureates at Nobel Prize Series
New Delhi: Nine Nobel Laureates have attended the first Nobel Prize Series in India held in Ahmedabad in conjunction with the biennial summit of Vibrant Gujarat. They have expressed optimism views on the scientific and technological potential of the country. They opined that India has a great potential to be a scientific power in the […]
Read More →Commerce and Industry Minister meets incubators and accelerators of startup ecosystem
New Delhi: The Commerce and Industry Minister, Mrs Nirmala Sitharaman, held a meeting with various incubators and accelerators to receive feedback, understand their concerns and address key challenges faced by them in the startup ecosystem. This is in line with her previous initiative to reach out to various stakeholders of the ecosystem. In the meeting, […]
Read More →Prime Minister inaugurates Nobel Prize Series Exhibition at Science City in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad: The Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi inaugurated the Nobel Prize Series Exhibition at Science City in Ahmedabad today (09 Jan 2017). This exhibition and this Series, held for the first time In India by Noble Media, will become a strong link between Noble Laureates and students, science-teachers and scientists of India. The Prime Minister […]
Read More →First ever China (Shenzhen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship international contest launched in India
Bengaluru: Both China and India are considered as the hubs of start-up movement in Asia. To attract the best ideas and talent in innovation and entrepreneurship, both countries are making efforts to collaborate in the start-up ecosystem. Now, the City Government of Shenzhen, China has introduced the first ever China (Shenzhen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship International […]
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