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Unlocking the full potential of employment through direct selling

This article is authored by Gautam Bali, managing director and founder, Vestige Marketing Pvt Ltd.

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Published on May 01, 2025 02:23 PM IST

ByGautam Bali

State universities to produce employment ready students through AEDP

As per the GR, which was released on Friday, each university must enrol a minimum of 300 students in AEDP

Campus of TISS Deonar, Mumbai Pic: Kedar Bhat

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Published on Apr 30, 2025 09:06 AM IST

ByNiraj Pandit

U.P. green-lights AI push in tie-up with tech giants

The government has teamed up with major groups, companies and organisations with reputed credentials in the AI/IT field, including Microsoft, Intel, Guvi (HCL), Wadhvani and 1M1B. These companies will help in developing course material, organising workshops, and ensuring availability of technical resources as well as implementing the programme to train 10 lakh people in the state in AI.

The aim is to bring new employment opportunities and enhance the administrative structure of the state, healthcare, education, agriculture, and other sectors. (Representative image)

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Published on Apr 27, 2025 05:06 AM IST

ByQazi Faraz Ahmad, Lucknow

Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Schools to be set up in 10 UP districts

In Prayagraj, Composite School, Shivgarh-1, located in the trans-Ganga area of Soraon, will be upgraded as Abhyudaya Vidyalaya

A teacher busy teaching kids in a government-run primary school in Prayagraj. (File)

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Published on Apr 04, 2025 06:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Push to skill development: U.P. may get 250 new ITIs

U.P. minister Kapil Dev Aggarwal discusses ITI expansion, skill dev in state with Union MoS Jayant Chaudhary

U.P. minister Kapil Dev Aggarwal during a meeting with Union minister Jayant Chaudhary in New Delhi on March 28. (Sourced)

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Published on Mar 28, 2025 10:25 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Learning labs built in 48 govt-run schools but no instructors yet in Prayagraj

48 schools in Prayagraj set up 'Learning by Doing' labs for skill development, but lack technical instructors despite funds allocated and orders issued.

A Learning by Doing’ lab at Composite School at Sujauna village in Jasra area of Prayagraj (HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 27, 2025 09:24 PM IST

ByK Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj

Over 14 lakh youth trained under UP Skill Development Mission

To empower women, the government provided sewing and embroidery training to over 27,000 self-employed women across 45 districts. Additionally, 38 special institutes were engaged for the skill development of Divyangjans, creating employment opportunities for thousands.

Since 2017-18, the Skill Development Mission has trained 14,13,716 youth in various fields to enhance their employabilityS (Sourced)

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Published on Mar 24, 2025 05:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

UNESCO Internship Programme: Know about eligibility, duration, positions offered

UNESCO Internship Programme is for studebts abd recent graduates. Check the eligibility, duration, positions offered and more details here.

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Updated on Mar 22, 2025 03:53 PM IST

ByPapri Chanda

Andhra Pradesh govt partners with Microsoft to equip 2 lakh youth with AI skills

In line with the MoU, Microsoft will impart training in AI and cloud computing to 500 teachers & 10,000 engineering students from 50 rural engineering colleges.

The agreement between the Andhra Pradesh government and Microsoft is aimed at developing basic skills in AI and advanced technologies on vocational education among secondary school children and the youth to produce skilled personnel required for IT-based and other industries in the State, a CMO statement said. (Representational Image/Unsplash)

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Updated on Mar 13, 2025 05:56 PM IST

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India’s unemployment paradox in a booming economy

This article is authored by Monica B Sood, chairperson, National Unity and Security Council.

Unemployment makes you spiral out of control.(Pexels)

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Published on Mar 08, 2025 02:21 PM IST

ByMonica B Sood

IGNOU confers over 3 lakh degrees, diplomas and certificates on 38th convocation

More than 3 lakh degrees, diplomas, and certificates were conferred in the convocation to students in their respective programmes

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Published on Mar 05, 2025 08:40 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

PM Internship Scheme 2025: Register till March 12, apply here

PM Internship Scheme 2025 registration begins again. The last date to apply is March 12, 2025.

PM Internship Scheme 2025: Registration opened till March 12, apply here

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Updated on Mar 05, 2025 01:50 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk | Edited by Papri Chanda

Nadda reviews progress of Rural Health Training Centre in Delhi’s Najafgarh

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Published on Mar 03, 2025 04:19 PM IST

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Jayant hails NEP as progressive, forward-looking

Swavalambini aims to establish a structured and stage-wise entrepreneurial journey for young women, the ministry said in a statement.

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Published on Mar 02, 2025 06:42 AM IST

BySanjay Maurya, New Delhi

Seminar on Punjab global migration: Improving edu, skill devp needed to stop youth from going abroad: Experts

The international seminar organised by the NRI Sabha, Punjab, threw light on the recent trends in immigration patterns and recent deportation cases, which has exposed the illegal immigration sector running blatantly in the state.

Experts at the two-day international seminar on ‘Punjab’s Global Migration: Youth immigration trends, causes, and its impact’ said that a balanced approach to creating local economic opportunities, improving education and skill development, and fostering entrepreneurship will stop the youth from seeking greener pastures abroad. (Niks Ads - stock.adobe.com/ Representational image)

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Published on Feb 23, 2025 05:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jalandhar

Union Budget 2025: Young professionals share their expectations, wishlist

Before the Finance Minister presents the Union Budget, the youngsters wish for improved job opportunities, tax reforms, and cheaper popcorn!

Young professionals share their wishlist for the Union Budget, to be announced on February 1.

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Updated on Feb 01, 2025 09:31 AM IST

ByAlina Azfar

India leads in Global South’s response to AI and automation: Report

The GLMC’s report “Navigating Tomorrow: Mastering skills in a dynamic global labour market” emphasises India’s key role in the Global South’s response to AI and automation

The Global Labour Market Conference (GLMC) is a flagship event of the Saudi government. (Representative file photo)

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Published on Jan 30, 2025 04:10 PM IST

ByRezaul H Laskar

What Union Budget 2025 can offer women workers in manufacturing

This article is authored by Soumen Ghosh, assistant professor, School of Economics and Public Policy, RV University, Bengaluru.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs the sixth Pre-Budget Consultation with experts and representatives from the health and education sectors in connection with the forthcoming Union Budget 2025-26, in New Delhi, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024.(PTI)

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Published on Jan 30, 2025 02:25 PM IST

BySoumen Ghosh

State plans to bring pvt firms under employment exchange ambit

The proposal is part of the government’s 100-day action plan, which has been submitted to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis for approval

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Updated on Jan 21, 2025 07:30 AM IST

ByNiraj Pandit

India, Singapore working on green energy corridor, data corridor

India and Singapore focus on a green energy corridor and data corridor during President Tharman's visit, with MoUs expected on green hydrogen and more.

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam with his wife Jane Yumiko Ittogi on Friday (ANI)

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Updated on Jan 17, 2025 07:12 PM IST

ByRezaul H Laskar

QS World Future Skills Index puts India's skill development in the spotlight

The report summarises that India’s strong focus on future skills and emerging job trends positions the country as a forward-thinking nation

India scored 99.1 under the Future of Work category, 89.9 under the Academic Readiness category, 59.1 under the Skill Fit category and 58.3 under the Economic Transformation category. (File)

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Published on Jan 17, 2025 03:18 PM IST

ByTisha Jacob, New Delhi

Congress vows sops for out-of-work people in Delhi

Additionally, the Congress, if elected, will offer one-year apprenticeship to enhance skill development of the youth

Congress leader Sachin Pilot and party Delhi president Devendra Yadav during a press conference to launch the proposed 'Yuva Udaan Yojana' ahead of the Delhi assembly elections at DPCC office in New Delhi on Sunday. (ANI)

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Updated on Jan 13, 2025 04:45 AM IST

ByParas Singh

Haryana committed to bring more jobs, skill development: Minister

The government is focusing on empowering youth with skill development and quality education so they can become job givers instead of job seekers, Rao said.

Singh addressing residents’ concerns on Monday, (DIPRO Gurugram)

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Updated on Dec 24, 2024 06:47 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

118 villages in Mizoram yet to be connected by all-weather roads: Guv

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Published on Dec 21, 2024 04:23 PM IST

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200 SC/ST graduates get jobs through IIT alumnus mentorship programme

On October 1, 2023, the group launched a website to support SC/ST students who struggle with issues of language discrimination and bullying

An alumnus mentorship programme has helped around 200 IIT graduates with job placements in just 20 months of its establishment. (Praful Gangurde / HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 10, 2024 09:36 AM IST

ByNiraj Pandit

674 more skilled workers undergo skill testing for jobs in Israel

Despite concerns about safety amid war, skilled workers from Uttar Pradesh are preparing to work in Israel's construction sector, with training ongoing.

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Updated on Nov 28, 2024 07:58 AM IST

ByAnupam Srivastava, Lucknow

National Education Day 2024: Educationists, CEOs & founders share key insights

On National Education Day 2024, educationists, CEOs and founders of various institutes have come forward to share their insights on the important of education.

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Published on Nov 11, 2024 05:43 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk | Edited by Gaurav Sarma, New Delhi

Ludhiana: 180 national skill training institute trainees get certificates at 3rd convocation ceremony

A welcome address was given by Pramendra Tilanthe, deputy director/principal of NSTI, Ludhiana; Jagdish Chand, assistant director at the Regional Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Punjab, delivered a keynote address, emphasising the significance of skill development

The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks by Gurmeet Singh, assistant director of NSTI Ludhiana. (iStock)

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Published on Oct 26, 2024 09:49 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

MSDE, Meta join hands to launch AI Assistant for Skill India Mission and more

The partnership seeks to develop an AI Assistant for the Skill India Mission and the establish of 5 Centers of Excellence (CoEs) in VR and MR.

MSDE, Meta have joined hands to launch AI Assistant for Skill India Mission and establishment of 5 Centres of Excellence in VR/MR. (Representative image)

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Published on Oct 14, 2024 08:29 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

Skilling push: Equipping workforce for the future economy

This article is authored by Aruna Sharma, practitioner development economist and retired secretary, government of India and Sapna Moudgil, CEO, NIIT Foundation.

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Published on Oct 12, 2024 02:24 PM IST

ByAruna Sharma, Sapna Moudgil

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This article is authored by Gautam Bali, managing director and founder, Vestige Marketing Pvt Ltd.

As per the GR, which was released on Friday, each university must enrol a minimum of 300 students in AEDP

In Prayagraj, Composite School, Shivgarh-1, located in the trans-Ganga area of Soraon, will be upgraded as Abhyudaya Vidyalaya

U.P. minister Kapil Dev Aggarwal discusses ITI expansion, skill dev in state with Union MoS Jayant Chaudhary

48 schools in Prayagraj set up 'Learning by Doing' labs for skill development, but lack technical instructors despite funds allocated and orders issued.

To empower women, the government provided sewing and embroidery training to over 27,000 self-employed women across 45 districts. Additionally, 38 special institutes were engaged for the skill development of Divyangjans, creating employment opportunities for thousands.

UNESCO Internship Programme is for studebts abd recent graduates. Check the eligibility, duration, positions offered and more details here.

In line with the MoU, Microsoft will impart training in AI and cloud computing to 500 teachers & 10,000 engineering students from 50 rural engineering colleges.

This article is authored by Monica B Sood, chairperson, National Unity and Security Council.

More than 3 lakh degrees, diplomas, and certificates were conferred in the convocation to students in their respective programmes

PM Internship Scheme 2025 registration begins again. The last date to apply is March 12, 2025.

Nadda reviews progress of Rural Health Training Centre in Delhi’s Najafgarh

Swavalambini aims to establish a structured and stage-wise entrepreneurial journey for young women, the ministry said in a statement.

The international seminar organised by the NRI Sabha, Punjab, threw light on the recent trends in immigration patterns and recent deportation cases, which has exposed the illegal immigration sector running blatantly in the state.

Before the Finance Minister presents the Union Budget, the youngsters wish for improved job opportunities, tax reforms, and cheaper popcorn!

The GLMC’s report “Navigating Tomorrow: Mastering skills in a dynamic global labour market” emphasises India’s key role in the Global South’s response to AI and automation

This article is authored by Soumen Ghosh, assistant professor, School of Economics and Public Policy, RV University, Bengaluru.

The proposal is part of the government’s 100-day action plan, which has been submitted to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis for approval

India and Singapore focus on a green energy corridor and data corridor during President Tharman's visit, with MoUs expected on green hydrogen and more.

The report summarises that India’s strong focus on future skills and emerging job trends positions the country as a forward-thinking nation

Additionally, the Congress, if elected, will offer one-year apprenticeship to enhance skill development of the youth

The government is focusing on empowering youth with skill development and quality education so they can become job givers instead of job seekers, Rao said.

118 villages in Mizoram yet to be connected by all-weather roads: Guv

On October 1, 2023, the group launched a website to support SC/ST students who struggle with issues of language discrimination and bullying

Despite concerns about safety amid war, skilled workers from Uttar Pradesh are preparing to work in Israel's construction sector, with training ongoing.

On National Education Day 2024, educationists, CEOs and founders of various institutes have come forward to share their insights on the important of education.

A welcome address was given by Pramendra Tilanthe, deputy director/principal of NSTI, Ludhiana; Jagdish Chand, assistant director at the Regional Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Punjab, delivered a keynote address, emphasising the significance of skill development

The partnership seeks to develop an AI Assistant for the Skill India Mission and the establish of 5 Centers of Excellence (CoEs) in VR and MR.

This article is authored by Aruna Sharma, practitioner development economist and retired secretary, government of India and Sapna Moudgil, CEO, NIIT Foundation.

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