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On path of restoring pristine glory of Punjab: Mann

ddressing the gathering after dedicating World Skill Campus of Excellence consisting of two premier institutions – newly renovated State of the Art Industrial Training Institute (ITI) and Multi-Skill Development Centre (MSDC), CM Mann said the state lagged behind in the process of development due to the “regressive policies and malicious intent of the previous regimes”.

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday claimed that after cleaning the mess of the previous regimes for three years, the state government is now on path of restoring the pristine glory of Punjab. (PTI)

cities

Published on Apr 04, 2025 05:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

People with autistic disorders are entitled to get gainful employment: Experts

education

Published on Apr 02, 2025 10:29 AM IST

PTI |

Amity University, NIAS host workshop on nuclear and other radioactive materials

The five-day workshop is being attended by a total of 26 participants from various security agencies such as NDRF, Border Security Force (BSF) and more.

education

Updated on Mar 26, 2025 10:55 AM IST

ByHT Education Desk

Crop diversification, agri processing crucial for Punjab’s devp: Sahney

Sahney made these observations while unveiling a report titled ‘Punjab Vision – A Blueprint for Progress’ based on the deliberations held in November 2024. The report details various recommendations in the agriculture sector for crop diversification, including providing millets in mid-day meal and in ration scheme.

Aam Aadmi Party’s Rajya Sabha member Vikramjit Sahney on Wednesday stated that crop diversification, agriculture processing, industrial infrastructure and skill training were crucial for the development of Punjab. (HT File)

cities

Published on Mar 13, 2025 09:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Focus on creating jobs, skill training

The main allocation was made to upgrading ITIs, which started in the 1950s to give vocational training to young people and help create a skilled workforce.

People line up to apply for jobs at a Job Fair. (Hindustan Times)

business

Updated on Feb 02, 2025 03:20 AM IST

BySaubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi

Welfare board, electricity at domestic rate among Kejriwal's 7 guarantees for Delhi's Dhobis

india news

Updated on Jan 21, 2025 06:34 PM IST

PTI |

Alia's version of a weighted plank will sculpt your core and hone your balance

Alia Bhatt almost never skips the gym. And more importantly like a true gym rat she never skips leg day. Her very innovative version of weighted planks is proof

Alia Bhatt performs the adductor side plank with a weighted twist targeting the inner thighs: Get up to speed!(Photos: Instagram/aliaabhatt)

htcity

Updated on Dec 20, 2024 01:29 PM IST

ByAalokitaa Basu

Hugh Jackman flaunts six-pack at 55: Experts reveal how to stay toned post 50s

Enviable physique is not just for young blood. Experts say, with a dedicated workout regimen and diet, middle-aged individuals can also sport six-pack abs.

Garima Goyal, Clinical dietician says, “As we age, muscle loss becomes more noticeable, but staying active, eating a balanced diet, and exercising regularly can help slow this decline. The condition known as “sarcopenia,” where muscle mass decreases with age, can be effectively managed through proper exercise and nutrition.”

htcity

Updated on Sep 13, 2024 01:12 PM IST

ByKriti Shukla

Kumbh Seva Mitras armed with spl training to help pilgrims, tourists

The process of the selection of Kumbh Seva Mitra and imparting training to them in different skills has already started so that they can prove helpful for all visitors during the 45-day once-in-12-year mega fair.

cities

Updated on Sep 11, 2024 09:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Learn Generative AI: 5 self-paced courses by NVIDIA to consider

NVIDIA DLI has designed courses for individuals looking for self-paced training and organizations wanting to bring new skills to their workforce.

Check the 5 self-paced courses by tech giant NVIDIA if you are planning to pursue a course on Generative AI. (Photo Credit: Pixabay)

education

Published on Sep 01, 2024 01:44 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

Centre launches project to train tribal students in semiconductor technology

IISc Bangalore will provide basic training to 1500 tribal students and advanced training to 600 tribal students, in semiconductor technology over next 3 years.

As part of the project, The Ministry of Tribal Affairs aims to train 2,100 tribal students in semiconductor technology over the next three years. (Representative image)

education

Published on Aug 08, 2024 05:52 PM IST

ANI | , New Delhi

Tips for a successful career: 5 reasons why upskilling is crucial for engineers

Those days are long gone when an engineering degree alone was enough to guarantee a flourishing career. Here are 5 points how upskilling can play a big role.

Engineers must continuously upskill themselves to remain relevant, competitive, and helpful. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

education

Published on Apr 15, 2024 11:52 AM IST

ByJyotsna Singh

Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates country’s first Skill India Center

SIC will equip a majority of the young populace with employable skills in demand-driven trades, creating industry-ready workforce and more, stated Pradhan.

education

Published on Feb 22, 2024 05:45 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

NSDC launches Centre for Future Skills to skill youth in new-age technologies

Through this platform, NSDC aims to impart outcome-driven and high-quality skill training to the youth.

education

Published on Feb 13, 2024 05:11 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

5 quick and easy ways to improve your oratory skills

Effective speaking is one of the skills that people everywhere in all lands, times and climes have been trying to master throughout the ages.

Learn the 5 easiest ways to improve your oratory skills and the art of speaking like a pro.(Unsplash)

education

Updated on Jan 12, 2024 12:17 PM IST

ByGaurav Sarma, New Delhi

Pradhan flags off Kaushal Rath to skill Odisha's youth

Led by the NSDC, this initiative aims to provide accessible and hands-on skill training to foster growth and innovation.

education

Published on Jan 03, 2024 02:25 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

Arvind Kejriwal inaugurates third Light House Skill Center in Delhi

"Earlier, this used to be a haunted house, but now it's been turned into a beautiful Skill Center which will provide employment opportunities….," Kejriwal said.

education

Published on Oct 11, 2023 10:47 AM IST

ANI | , New Delhi

200 job fairs to be organised in Haryana this year, says CM

“Providing new employment opportunities to the youth of Haryana through job fairs is a testament to state government’s commitment,” chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar added

Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar said 1.14 lakh government jobs have been provided till now, while 56,000 more jobs will be provided to the youth in the coming months. (HT file)

cities

Published on Sep 10, 2023 12:05 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Centre nods for mobility, skilling, Digital India push

The Cabinet Committee approved 7 Railways projects to increase existing line capacity, smoothen train operations, reduce congestion, facilitate ease of travel.

Launched by Modi in 2015, Digital India is a flagship programme of the Union government that aims to transform India into a digitally empowered society(File )

india news

Updated on Aug 17, 2023 01:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

U.P. govt focuses on prisoners’ skill training to help them after jail term

The Uttar Pradesh government is providing skill training to prisoners in various trades under the Prime Minister's skill development program to help them reintegrate into society. In the last year, 8,160 prisoners received training in about 60 trades, including computer software, carpentry, and beautician work. Training is being imparted in various district jails across the state.

A total of 1,011 prisoners were trained in 18 trades in eight district jails of Agra zone. (HT file)

cities

Updated on May 30, 2023 08:21 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Govt brings private sector on board to impart skill training to Haryana youth

District-level agency will be reconstituted to create a comprehensive skill development plan for each district: Chief secretary

In association with the Jaquar Foundation, Manesar, a plumber lab has already been established in the campus of ITI in Panipat, while Samsung has set up an air-conditioning lab in ITI Gurugram. Maruti Suzuki has set up a geoinformatics lab in the campus of ITI Gurugram. (HT file photo)

cities

Updated on May 08, 2023 11:53 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

U.P. govt working on World Skill Centre Project

The World Skill Center’s proposed project aims to create a center of excellence in the state where the skills of the youth of the state can be raised to a new level through collaboration with international experts.

cities

Updated on Apr 26, 2023 06:59 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

BJP-led govt in MP forms four caste specific welfare boards

A statistics department estimates that there are 3.5 million Rajaks, 1.8 million Teldhanis, 4.2 million Vishwakarmas and 0.58 million Swarnakala artists residing in the state

cities

Updated on Apr 06, 2023 06:56 PM IST

ByShruti Tomar

NBEMS Junior accountant skill test cancelled citing technical reasons

NBEMS Junior accountant skill test cancelled: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has cancelled the skill test held on October 31, 2021 for the post of Junior accountant.

NBEMS Junior accountant skill test cancelled:(HT file)

education

Published on Jul 27, 2022 09:07 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

Skill training given to youth living near Melghat Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra

To overcome these challenges and reduce their dependency on forests, the Melghat Tiger Conservation Foundation has set up three computer centres in Harisal, Chikhaldara and Vastapur villages of Amravati district.

The Maharashtra forest department has imparted skill development training to over 200 youth from 25 villages located near Melghat tiger reserve in Amravati.(Bloomberg File)

education

Published on Feb 07, 2021 01:14 PM IST

PTI |

Gujarat govt to set up Indian Institute of Skills in Gandhinagar

The state Labour and Employment department is setting up the institute in collaboration with the Tata Group on a not-for-profit PPP model, the statement said.

education

Published on Feb 05, 2021 06:38 PM IST

PTI | , Ahmedabad

Skill training for class 9 and 11 drop-outs in Delhi govt schools

Around 34,000 class 9 and 11 students who dropped out of Delhi government schools in the 2018-19 academic session will get a chance to opt for free vocational training in a field of their choice

cities

Updated on Aug 19, 2020 12:40 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByKainat Sarfaraz

Could skill training be a viable replacement to higher education

Compared to rest of the world, India’s journey in skilling is still in its nascent stages though one can catch up

India is a toddler in terms of skill development compared to other countries(Mint/ file)

education

Published on Dec 18, 2019 11:28 AM IST

ByPrateek Shukla

How to make our students job -ready

India has stepped ahead towards building the largest set of skilled professionals by integrating education and vocational skilling. Colleges and institutes are redefining their educational modules to introducing technology-driven educational platforms.

education

Updated on Sep 25, 2019 10:15 AM IST

ByAshish Munjal

Pvt institutes offer skills training to help make grads employable

New schools aim to bridge gap between education and employability with hands-on training, sessions in soft skills and tie-ups with industry.

education

Updated on Apr 25, 2019 07:41 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVanessa Viegas

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People with autistic disorders are entitled to get gainful employment: Experts

The five-day workshop is being attended by a total of 26 participants from various security agencies such as NDRF, Border Security Force (BSF) and more.

The main allocation was made to upgrading ITIs, which started in the 1950s to give vocational training to young people and help create a skilled workforce.

Welfare board, electricity at domestic rate among Kejriwal's 7 guarantees for Delhi's Dhobis

Alia Bhatt almost never skips the gym. And more importantly like a true gym rat she never skips leg day. Her very innovative version of weighted planks is proof

Enviable physique is not just for young blood. Experts say, with a dedicated workout regimen and diet, middle-aged individuals can also sport six-pack abs.

The process of the selection of Kumbh Seva Mitra and imparting training to them in different skills has already started so that they can prove helpful for all visitors during the 45-day once-in-12-year mega fair.

NVIDIA DLI has designed courses for individuals looking for self-paced training and organizations wanting to bring new skills to their workforce.

IISc Bangalore will provide basic training to 1500 tribal students and advanced training to 600 tribal students, in semiconductor technology over next 3 years.

Those days are long gone when an engineering degree alone was enough to guarantee a flourishing career. Here are 5 points how upskilling can play a big role.

SIC will equip a majority of the young populace with employable skills in demand-driven trades, creating industry-ready workforce and more, stated Pradhan.

Through this platform, NSDC aims to impart outcome-driven and high-quality skill training to the youth.

Effective speaking is one of the skills that people everywhere in all lands, times and climes have been trying to master throughout the ages.

Led by the NSDC, this initiative aims to provide accessible and hands-on skill training to foster growth and innovation.

"Earlier, this used to be a haunted house, but now it's been turned into a beautiful Skill Center which will provide employment opportunities….," Kejriwal said.

“Providing new employment opportunities to the youth of Haryana through job fairs is a testament to state government’s commitment,” chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar added

The Cabinet Committee approved 7 Railways projects to increase existing line capacity, smoothen train operations, reduce congestion, facilitate ease of travel.

District-level agency will be reconstituted to create a comprehensive skill development plan for each district: Chief secretary

The World Skill Center’s proposed project aims to create a center of excellence in the state where the skills of the youth of the state can be raised to a new level through collaboration with international experts.

A statistics department estimates that there are 3.5 million Rajaks, 1.8 million Teldhanis, 4.2 million Vishwakarmas and 0.58 million Swarnakala artists residing in the state

NBEMS Junior accountant skill test cancelled: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has cancelled the skill test held on October 31, 2021 for the post of Junior accountant.

To overcome these challenges and reduce their dependency on forests, the Melghat Tiger Conservation Foundation has set up three computer centres in Harisal, Chikhaldara and Vastapur villages of Amravati district.

The state Labour and Employment department is setting up the institute in collaboration with the Tata Group on a not-for-profit PPP model, the statement said.

Around 34,000 class 9 and 11 students who dropped out of Delhi government schools in the 2018-19 academic session will get a chance to opt for free vocational training in a field of their choice

Compared to rest of the world, India’s journey in skilling is still in its nascent stages though one can catch up

India has stepped ahead towards building the largest set of skilled professionals by integrating education and vocational skilling. Colleges and institutes are redefining their educational modules to introducing technology-driven educational platforms.

New schools aim to bridge gap between education and employability with hands-on training, sessions in soft skills and tie-ups with industry.

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