PayNearby and RASCI to upskill India’s large retail network
Mumbai : To ensure continued upskilling and recognition of retailers, PayNearby has joined hands with the Retailers Association’s Skill Council of India (RASCI) to certify retailers for Individual Sales Professional / Self Employed, Retailer and Distributor Salesman job roles. The company wishes to reach out to 20 lakh retailers at the earliest through existing digital channels […]
Read More →Opportunities for Graduates: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launches Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship Programme with IIM Bangalore
New Delhi: To boost skill development at the district level, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on 09 October 2019 signed a contract with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore for introducing a two-year fellowship programme Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF) programme. Designed under Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion […]
Read More →Union HRD Minister launches a unique initiative for talented students ‘Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme- DHRUV’
New Delhi: Union Human Resource Development Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched a unique initiative,the Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme-DHRUV, which will act as a turning point in the lives of extra ordinarily talented students,from the premises of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Headquarters at Bengaluru today. The new ProgrammeDHRUV ’will act as a […]
Read More →A workshop was organized by the Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) on the National Education Policy (NEP)
New Delhi: Public policy is an important tool to introduce changes, across communities and societies, and across diverse domains. The NEP was framed in 1986 and modified in 1992. A number of changes have been introduced since then. With the objective of understanding this vital policy through active discussion and interaction, a workshop was organized by the […]
Read More →Golden Jubilee Edition of International Film Festival of India(IFFI) to showcase around 250 films
The 50th International Film Festival of India,2019 will witness over 200 best films from 76 countries, 26 feature films and 15 non feature films in Indian panorama section and around 10,000 people and film lovers are expected to participate in the golden jubilee edition. This was announced by Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Shri […]
Read More →IELTS grows to 3.5 million a year
London: The internationalisation of higher education and an increasingly mobile international workforce migration continues to drive demand for IELTS – the world’s leading test of English for international migration and higher education. The number of IELTS tests grew to a record 3.5 million in 2018. IELTS plays a leading role in international higher education. It […]
Read More →IGNOU hiring Assistant Professors! Apply now
New Delhi: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), the world’s largest open university, has invited online applications from the eligible candidates, Assistant Professor. These positions are available in the Academic Level 10 of 7thCentral Pay Commission Rs. 57,700/-1,82,400/-, in various Schools of Studies of IGNOU. The total number of vacant posts are 51. The vacant […]
Read More →AICTE launches 360-degree Feedback of Faculty where students will grade teacher performance
New Delhi, 19 Sept 2019: In a landmark development in higher education teaching process, students will have a say on the promotion and performance of teaching community. Under the system, students will grade teaching performance based on teaching objective and students’ personal experience. Union Human Resource Development Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched several initiatives […]
Read More →Curriculum for Life Skills (Jeevan Kaushal) designed by UGC launched
New Delhi, 11 Sept 2019: Union Minister of State for Human Resource Development Shri Sanjay Dhotre, launched the Curriculum for Life Skills (JeevanKaushal) designed by University Grants Commission (UGC), in New Delhi today. While speaking on the occasion, Shri Dhotre emphasized on development of life skills in every individual, as essential part of wholesome learning. […]
Read More →Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship lays Foundation Stone for Indian Institute of Skills, Mumbai
New Delhi, 11 Sept 2019: In the quest to make India the Skill Capital of the World, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), today laid the foundation stone of Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) at Mumbai to provide skill training in highly specialized areas to students who want to […]
Read More →Skills are more important than degree; Amity Future Academy
New Delhi: Skills are transforming. Education ecosystem is changing.The learning process is evolving. Amid this environment, SkillOutlook has an email-based interaction with Mr. Siddharth Maheshwari, Director, Amity Future Academy. Here are the briefs on the interaction. Growing demand of skill – based learning and what Education 4.0 offers to fulfil the same Education 4.0 is […]
Read More →India will create job opportunities for 70 lakh youths in coming months in Beauty & Wellness Entrepreneurship -Dr.Pandey
New Delhi: Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey said that India would be needing more than 70 lakh skilled manpower in coming months due to unleashing of economy. He said, more than 62 percent of India’s population is young and it is Prime Minister’s vision to make India as one […]
Read More →India to Double Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education and employability of the students next five years
New Delhi: In accordance with the decision of the Prime Minister for finalizing a five-year vision plan for each Ministry, the Department of Higher Education of HRD Ministry has finalized and released a five-year vision plan named Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme (EQUIP). This report has been prepared after a detailed exercise done by […]
Read More →AISECT partners with Microfocus HPE to train over 500 students in a year in high demand skills
New Delhi, 25th June 2019: AISECT, which is India’s leading Social Enterprise working in the area of skill development, has partnered with Microfocus HPE to train over 500 students in a year on high-end niche skills and create a pool of trained manpower on skills which are in high demand in the market. Under the […]
Read More →Bhartiya Skill Development University anchors ITI Olympiad to promote skill development in state
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Rajasthan organised an ITI Olympiad with Bhartiya Skill Development University Jaipur as its knowledge partner. Winners of the Olympiad were today awarded by Mr. Naveen Jain (IAS), Secretary, Deptt. of Labour, Skill, Employment & Entrepreneurship and Commissioner, Labour, Govt of Rajasthan and Dr. (Brig.) Surjit Singh Pabla, Vice […]
Read More →Bhartiya Skill Development University, Jaipur (BSDU) Invites Applications for Bachelor of Vocational Programs in Multiple Disciplines
Skill Development University Jaipur has been Incorporated through Rajasthan State Legislative Act No. 3 of 2017. The UGC has included BSDU in its list of Universities, vide UGC letter no. F.8-14/2017 (CPP-I/PU) dated 04 August 2017. Bhartiya Skill Development University, Jaipur (BSDU) invites applications for a 3-year Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) programs. The B.Voc. degree […]
Read More →Simplilearn Partners With National Skill Development Corporation to Upskill Learners in Digital Skills
Bangalore: Simplilearn, a leading digital skills training provider, today announced that the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to upskill learners in digital skills. As a part of the MoU, 33 of Simplilearn’s courses will be accredited by NSDC, making Simplilearn a part of the government’s Skill […]
Read More →Government of Andhra Pradesh signs MoU with Internshala, launches ‘Youth for Andhra Program’
New Delhi: Real Time Governance Society (RTGS) of Government of Andhra Pradesh has signed an MoU with Internshala to launch the ‘Youth for Andhra Program’ program. The program focuses on empowering the youth of Andhra Pradesh and shaping them into change makers at the grassroot level. 10,000 students across Andhra Pradesh will be hired under […]
Read More →Skilling Industry: 2018 and Beyond
By Navanit Samaiyar, CEO, Association of Skill Training Providers (ASTP):Today, almost every industry is witnessing change. Technology is altering processes and globalization is expanding our reach and the need to scale sustainably with speed and expertise. The skilling industry must align itself with these changing needs to ensure Indian industries are geared to cater to […]
Read More →25.25 Lakh Candidates Trained Under PMKVY Short Term Training
New Delhi: Under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 2016-20, as on 24.01.2019, 37.32 lakh (appx.) candidates have been trained under Short Term Training (STT) (25.25 lakh), Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) (11.27 lakh) and Special Project (0.8 lakh) in various sectors across the country. Government of India has launched “Skill Loan Scheme” with a […]
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