The Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST) is organizing a three-day training program for over 4,500 rural engineering and diploma students in 15 districts. The program aims to equip them with industry-relevant skills, personality development, and entrepreneurship knowledge, preparing them for interviews and campus placements.
The Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS), a promising initiative to bridge the gap between academia and industry, faces criticism for excluding postgraduate (PG) degree holders. This article argues that the exclusion of PG students, who possess specialized expertise and research capabilities, undermines the scheme’s potential to foster innovation and accelerate India’s economic progress. The article also highlights the increasing number of PG graduates in India and the need for the PMIS to become more inclusive to fully realize its objectives.
The Madhya Pradesh Directorate of Skill Development (DSD) is set to close the application portal for ITI admissions on September 30th. Aspiring candidates seeking admission to Government ITI Sabalgarh have until this date to apply online. This article provides a step-by-step guide to the registration process, eligibility criteria, and key deadlines.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Wardha, Maharashtra, to commemorate the first anniversary of the PM Vishwakarma scheme. He will distribute credit to beneficiaries, release commemorative stamps, and lay the foundation stone for a massive textile park. Additionally, PM Modi will launch two new schemes aimed at skill development and empowering women entrepreneurs in Maharashtra.
The Indian government is set to amend Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) norms to facilitate the implementation of an internship scheme. This move aims to create more opportunities for young professionals and contribute to skill development within the country.
Maharaja Gaj Singh of Jodhpur, President of the Indian Heritage Hotels Association (IHHA), highlights the crucial role of heritage hotels in preserving India’s rich cultural heritage. He emphasizes the need for government collaboration to address challenges like infrastructure deficiencies and skilled manpower shortage, ensuring the continued success of this vital sector in promoting tourism and economic growth.
Visa and the Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) have joined forces to empower 20,000 Indian youth with essential tourism skills, enhancing service quality across 10 states and supporting India’s ambitions as a global tourism destination.
The Indian government has partnered with Visa to launch a $1 million initiative to train 20,000 young individuals in the tourism sector over the next three years. This program aims to enhance the tourism experience and drive economic growth by creating job opportunities and making India a leading global tourism destination.
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new initiative in the Budget 2024, offering internship opportunities to one crore youth in 500 companies over the next five years. The program aims to provide practical experience and a monthly allowance of Rs 5000 to interns. Companies will contribute to the training costs through their CSR funds.
As India gears up for the Union Budget 2024, the education sector eagerly awaits crucial announcements that will shape the future of learning. Experts and stakeholders are calling for increased investment in digital infrastructure, skill-based learning, and green education, while emphasizing the need for inclusivity and equitable access to quality education.
