The union HRD ministry under the new government as a departure from the past has clearly set an innovative agenda with small but specific initiatives. We reproduce some of what has been said in its 100 days achievement/performance statement.   CLOSING THE GENDER GAP The Department of School Education and Literacy has supported the Ministry of Women and Child Development …

India and Iran collaboration in skill development National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) recently signed an MoU with the Technical and Vocational Training Organization (TVTO), Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare, Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for collaborations in skill development between India and Iran. Under this MoU, the two countries will be able to initiate work in …