The Annual Conclave 2023 by the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) in New Delhi on September 15 served as a significant milestone in advancing skill development in India’s automotive industry, fostering innovation, and driving the sector towards a brighter future. The annual national gathering with a participation of over 500 representatives from both Indian and global automotive manufacturers, industry leaders, …

The union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) together with the Ministry of Education and Capacity Building Commission (CBC) released the Annual Capacity Building Plan (ACBP) along with the ‘Know Your Ministry Induction Module’ of MSDE and Training Module for Directors of DoHE under Mission Karmayogi in New Delhi on Sep 2.  To promote citizen centricity and improving the day-to-day …

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with Generation India Foundation (GIF) and Amazon Web Services India Private Limited (AWS India) is providing cloud skills training to 1,500 learners and connecting them to employment opportunities, under project AMBER. The initiative has been undertaken under the SANKALP programme of MSDE with a focus on women to improve gender diversification …

To bolster the participation of both industries and young individuals in apprenticeship training on a nationwide scale, Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship on Aug 11 launched Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS). An amount of approx. 15 crores was disbursed to one lakh apprentice by the Minister to mark the launch. Under …

Launched in 2021, the USD 14.4 million Skill Impact Bond is well on its way to achieving its bold targets of skilling 50,000 young Indians, 60% of whom will be women, and help them secure and retain jobs.  Till date, the Skill Impact Bond has successfully supported close to 18,000 first-time job seekers from low-income families, of whom 72% are …

Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd., a leading Indian manufacturer of electric two-wheelers under the brand ‘Joy e-bike,’ has embarked on a transformative journey to empower ‘Agniveers’ and other retired army officers. The company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Dogra Regiment and established the Wardwizard’s EV Centre of Excellence at Dogra Regimental Centre, Ayodhya Cantt in Faizabad, …