Chief ministers' sub-group on skill development to file report in 15 days

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 15:48

The sub-group of chief ministers on skill development will submit its final report to the Prime Minister's Office within 15 days, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Tuesday said.

Skill India to support industry, economy growth: India Inc

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 23:34

Bhaskar Pramanik, Chairman of Microsoft India said: "The launch of Skill India Mission today marks a renewed effort to capitalise on India's demographic dividend and create a large pool of skilled workforce in India.

Tata Housing to provide training to 1 lakh youth

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 21:38

The company said it has started a programme 'Samarth' for this purpose and has partnered with various bodies including NIIT foundation, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, LabourNet and Udyogwardhini, among others.

India a bright spot in global economy: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 20:16

Terming India as a "bright spot" among the global economies, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said the manufacturing sector is showing signs of revival aided by government's Make in India initiative.

We can be world`s human resource capital: PM Modi at 'Skill India' Mission launch

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 18:58

Asserting that there is no reason for unemployment and poverty in the country, PM said "the foremost priority of the government is to create jobs.

PM Modi launches Skill India Campaign; govt to train 40 crore youngsters by 2022

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 16:15

The government has set a target of skilling 40.2 crore people by 2022, and the initiatives are aimed at realising this objective.

PM Narendra Modi to launch Skill India Campaign today

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 09:08

PM Modi will launch Skill India Campaign to create skilled manpower at grass-root level by providing them vocational, technical and skill development education.

Govt plans major push to realise Skill India mission

Last Updated: Sunday, July 12, 2015, 16:54

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will formally launch the programmes at a mega event on July 15 -- the World Youth Skills Day.

Modi to launch National Skill Mission on Jul 15

Last Updated: Thursday, July 9, 2015, 20:52

As part of government's efforts to create a large pool of skilled workforce required to sustain 'Make in India' initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 15 will launch the National Skill Development Mission.

Govt clears policy for skill development, entrepreneurship

Last Updated: Thursday, July 2, 2015, 14:23

Government on Thursday said it has approved the first integrated national policy for developing skills and promoting entrepreneurship at a large scale with speed and quality.

Centre to bring four labour codes to protect workers

Last Updated: Saturday, June 27, 2015, 17:10

The NDA Government is bringing in different initiatives like Universal Account Number (UAN), skill development, among others, for the benefit of workers, the Minister maintained.

ADB to increase India lending to $12 bn by 2018

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 22:54

Asian Development Bank president Takehiko Nakao on Tuesday said the bank is looking to increase exposure in India, especially in infrastructure, skill development and urban services, and proposes to increase lending to the country by almost half to $12 billion by 2018.