NEW DELHI: The government would need a huge Rs 6 lakh crore in the next five years for training programmes to make people employable, a Union minister said on Thursday. Continue reading
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Community Colleges being set up for skill-based education
The 12th Five Year Plan of the then-Planning Commission has also laid special emphasis on the expansion of skill-based programmes in higher education.
One of the greatest assets that India can reap benefits from in the near future is our enormous ‘demographic dividend’. Continue reading
In next jobs survey, NSSO to link wages with skills
NSDA to introduce a portal which will track the supply of manpower and demand for job creation.
To assess the impact of vocational training on wages, the National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) will also collect data on wages of skilled manpower Continue reading
Australia lines up investments worth $10 billion for India
Suckling said one of the key elements of Indian foreign policy is ensuring its energy security.
Australia has lined up investments worth US $10 billion for India as it is looking for greater co-operation with the country. Continue reading
Govt misses 2014-15 skill development target
New Delhi : Despite sharpening its focus on it with a dedicated ministry, the government has failed to achieve its targets for Skill India, pointing to the enormity of the task in a country that is seeking to rapidly Continue reading
Skill Deficit Key Cause Of Compliance Issues In Pharma: Deloitte
Regulatory compliance issues, mostly involved with the US FDA, have been one of the key concerns for India’s drug industry
Severe shortage of trained professionals for managing regulatory compliance is the biggest reason for increased instances of actions like Continue reading
CM asks ISB to help plan crop insurance scheme
MOHALI : The Punjab government would soon be collaborating with Indian School of Business (ISB) in Mohali for effective implementation of citizen-centric policies and programmes in the core sector of health, education, agriculture, besides promoting skill development. A decision to this effect was taken by chief minister Parkash Singh Badal Continue reading
28.4 million skilled workforce needed in Logistics sector by 2022
MUMBAI : According to a report by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), India will need around 28.4 million strong workforce in India’s booming Transportation, Logistics, Warehousing and Packaging sector. The sector, which currently employs over 16.74 million employees, is slated to employ more than 28.4 million Continue reading
OROP explained: Emotive issue for veterans and soldiers, but reasons for caution
One rank, one pension (OROP) for military veterans was one of the first public promises made by Narendra Modi in his campaign which immediately won him the support of a majority of veterans in the country.
One rank one pension (OROP) for military veterans was one of the first public promises made by Narendra Modi in September 2013 after being declared the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate. Although Congress party followed with its promise Continue reading
Australia to help India meet skill development challenges
Australia on Thursday assured its support to India in meeting the country’s goal to upskill 500 million people by 2022, saying Australian training providers can help meet the skill development challenges.
Melbourne: Australia on Thursday assured its support to India in meeting the country’s goal to upskill 500 million people by 2022, saying Australian Continue reading