To champion the cause of skill-based mind sports and to bring competitive structure to the online gaming industry in India, the Skillhub Online Games (SOG) Federation has launched the first edition of the SOG Grandmasters Series, a Championship that aims to spotlight the exceptional cognitive talents of players nationwide, featuring a diverse range of traditional skill-based mind sports depicting the socio-cultural …

The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) announced partnership with Meta on Oct 14 for the launch of two initiatives: an AI Assistant for the Skill India Mission and establishing 5 Centers of Excellence (CoEs) in Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR). Under this, an innovative AI-powered chatbot powered by Meta’s open-source Llama model will be developed, to …

The Apparel, Made-ups & Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC) marked a significant milestone on Oct 9 with the inauguration of its first Center of Excellence (COE) in Kandivali, Mumbai. Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, inaugurated the center, which represents a breakthrough in India’s efforts to establish industry-driven skill development and workforce training in the apparel …

The 15th FICCI Global Skills Summit spread over two days kickstarted in New Delhi on Sep 25 with papers and experts calling for more engagement of youth with skilling.  On occasion, the FICCI – EY Report “Future of Jobs in India 3.0” was unveiled. The publication reveals significant changes in the country’s employment landscape, with AI adoption, sustainability, and cross-cultural competency emerging …

Tata STRIVE, the skill development initiative of Tata Community Initiatives Trust (TCIT) and Airbus India Private Limited have extended their partnership in the areas of skill development and livelihood generation. As part of this joint initiative, a skill training centre called Airbus- Tata STRIVE Skills Training Centres are being established.  The partnership aims to provide a platform to the students …

The four Bronze Medals came for Patisserie and Confectionery, Industry 4.0 (Team Skill), Hotel Reception and Renewable Energy The WorldSkills Lyon 2024, the 47th edition of this world’s largest skills competition held biennially that gave  1,400 remarkable young people a platform to showcase their talents in 59 skill competitions, came to end on September 15. China led the tally with …