Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI), in association with the Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Servicing Sector Society (RASSS), launched its first pilot training program on “Good Service Practices in the Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Sector” at the newly developed Common Utility Center (CUC) in Bhiwadi on October 6. The one-day program marked the beginning of training activities at the state-of-the-art CUC, …

In a landmark initiative for youth development giving a decisive push to education, skilling, and entrepreneurship across the country, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on October 4 announced the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU), a centrally sponsored scheme with an investment of ₹60,000 crore. The initiative aims to modernize 1,000 Government ITIs across the country …

Prominent leaders from government, industry, CSR foundations, social impact funds, and academia came together in Mumbai for the G.R.O.W.T.H. Dialogue – Gathering Resources and Opportunities for Workforce Transformation & Humanity, convened by Phillips Education and Arthan. The dialogue centered on a defining question for India’s future: Can India truly emerge as a global superpower without a skilled workforce? The stakes …

Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) on Sep 9 hosted its 14th Annual Conclave 2025, themed “Stronger Together, Transform Tomorrow” in New Delhi, firmly reiterated that public-private partnerships will be the cornerstone in addressing the evolving needs of the automotive industry and enabling India to emerge as a global leader in mobility technologies. The event brought together leaders from government, industry, and …

By Saleem Ahmed, Officiating Head, ESSCI The drone industry in India is no longer a futuristic dream—it’s taking off at an exhilarating pace. From delivering medicines in remote areas to inspecting bridges, monitoring crops, and capturing cinematic shots from the sky, drones are transforming the way we live, work, and think about technology. And here’s the most exciting part: you could be …

States, Centre Align on ₹60,000 Cr ITI Upgrade Scheme, Digital Hub and Industry Partnership Skilling Vision All participating States and the Centre at the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) convened the Regional Conference of Skill Ministers – Kaushal Manthan in Chandigarh, a landmark dialogue aimed at deepening collaboration between the Centre, States and Union Territories on the future …