Skill India Mission News
NSDC teams up with pollster Axis My India to bridge skill gaps, ready workers for rich nations
The partnership will utilize grassroots research to align training programmes with industry needs, preparing workers for millions of job opportunities expected in various developed countries in the coming years.
2 min read7 Jan 2025Act now to create a resilient, adaptable and skilled workforce for the future
India’s demographic dividend, combined with skills adapted for new opportunities, could give the country a competitive advantage globally. Worthy initiatives have begun, but we need to move fast on preparing for tomorrow.
4 min read1 Jan 2025The silver generation: Use its decades of experience to fill skill shortages afflicting the global economy
The vast experience and willingness to work under flexible arrangements make this cohort of 50-and-above professionals an invaluable asset. Matching their availability where they are required can fill skill shortages at a time when policies are turning protectionist and immigration being resisted.
3 min read27 Dec 2024Skill boost: Internships are a win-win for job seekers and employers
The Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS) announced in the budget is a transformative effort to address youth unemployment and skill gaps in India. On-the-job learning can enhance productivity and standards of living, helping reduce inequality and poverty.
4 min read7 Oct 2024India needs a data-driven strategy to plug skill development gaps
A ‘census of skills’ in various regions could reveal valuable information and help the government take aptly targeted steps that would eventually raise the Indian economy’s competitiveness.
4 min read7 Jul 2024Looking for a foreign job? Govt may help you upgrade your skills
Professionals seeking training will need to register on the portal of the skill development ministry. Opportunities are expected in retail, healthcare, professional services, scientific and technical services, manufacturing, educational services, transportation and warehousing, and ICT
3 min read28 May 2024Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared