Japan to set up skill development institutes in Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan

In a major boost to Indias skill development programme, Japan will set up institutes in the country to train 30,000 people in 10 years, particularly in rural areas, in Japanese style manufacturing skills and practices. The first three such institutes would start in summer next year in Gujarat, Karnataka and Rajasthan. This was announced after tal     

Ten UK-based companies have pledged to invest 29.29 million

Ten UK-based companies have pledged to invest 29.29 million pound to train about 20 lakh people in India by 2020. "10 UK companies have committed to support India's Make in India and Skill India initiatives by enhancing skills to global standards and giving the trainees greater employment opportunities in India and at a global level," UK India Busi     

NSDC to widen operations, open offices in 12 cities

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) on Monday announced plans to open offices in 12 cities across the country. The offices will be opened in cities, including Guwahati, Patna, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Ranchi, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Mumbai, Jaipur, Chennai, Hyderabad and Lucknow. “To drive quality, we will now be incentivising the high-p     

MSDE Announces Launch Of Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana

Marking the 2nd Foundation Day of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Minister of State(I/C) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy, , today launched the Pradhan Mantri YUVA Yojana, MSDE’s flagship scheme on entrepreneurship education and training. The scheme spans over five years (2016-17 to 2020-21     

SECURITY SKILLS AND LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2016

BENGALURU, November 7, 2016: The Security Sector Skill Development Council (SSSDC) in association with the Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) will organise Security Skills and Leadership Summit 2016 on November 13 and 14 in Bengaluru. The two-day annual conference will focus on " कौशल भारत -सुरक्ष�     

Agriculture SSC wins Best Sector Skill Award at Assocham Skills Summit 2016

Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI) has won the Best Sector Skill Council Award at the 2nd Assocham Skills Summit on 15th March 2016 held in New Delhi. The Award was instituted by the Assocham to acknowledge the Indian Sector Skill Councils who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the skills agenda in India - one of the most impo     

ASCI takes lead for Poultry Skill Development

New Delhi : Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI) - organized the first Poultry Skill Advisory Meeting which saw participation from the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, ICAR, CPDOs, Veterinary Colleges, and Training Institutes. Discussions were held to channelize the skill development efforts taken up in silos by Government