Quess Corp, India’s leading business service provider on July 20 released the ‘New Collar Generation Report’ which uncovers the aspirations of India’s informal economy post-pandemic. The report reveals that a majority of workers in India are still without any social security coverage, and their aspirations to move into an inclusive, secure lifestyle are taking shape. Findings from the report indicate that informal employees are prioritising …

To foster the growth of entrepreneurship in India, the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has on July 17 conducted a “Chintan Shvir”, aimed at bringing together various stakeholders, including central ministries, state governments, organizations, institutions, financial institutions, and entrepreneurs, to collaborate and create a unified approach towards promoting entrepreneurship. Skill ministers, Dharmendra Pradhan and Rajeev Chandrasekhar attended the sessions. The …

A first of its kind, a 2-day National Women Vice Chancellors’ Conference organized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) is playing a rare platform on July 17-18 for discussing the leadership roles of women academic leaders in higher education in India. There are 75 women vice-chancellors in India, which is just over 20% and this event is an effort to …

Mumbai-based Anjuman-I-Islam (esb 1874), a non-profit educational organization, on the occasion of its 150th year of  its foundation, announced its collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) USA Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab (JWEL) program. The partnerships goals are to foster educational excellence, innovation, and social impact across all educational institutions within Anjuman-I-Islam and make a significant positive difference in society …

Comments and quotes from experts, industry and academia July 15th is celebrated as World Youth Skills Day to recognize the importance of empowering young individuals with essential skills for employment, entrepreneurship, and holistic development. World Youth Skills Day highlights the urgency to invest in youth skill development. Today’s global landscape is driven by rapid digital transformation, changing consumer behavior, and evolving economic structures. In this digital era, technological literacy is no longer a …

Randstad, the HR services company, has announced it is supporting UNICEF’s Passport to Earning (P2E) program in India with the goal of training 20,000 young people with the skills they need to enter the labor market. This project aims to upskill this talent pool via a series of skilling modules, during which they will receive training in digital productivity tools and methods, presentation skills, best practices …