The 47th meeting of the National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC) was held on February 25, 2026, under the chairpersonship of Smt. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Chairperson of the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET). The meeting reviewed 58 qualifications, National Occupational…
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Jayant Chaudhary Reviews CSTARI Kolkata Initiatives
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, on Monday reviewed academic reforms and infrastructure expansion at the Central Staff Training and Research Institute (CSTARI), Kolkata. During the visit, he laid the foundation stone for a new auditorium…
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Jayant Chaudhary Launches SIDH Skilling Campaign
New Delhi: In a significant push to accelerate India’s digital skilling movement, Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary has launched a nationwide awareness campaign titled “Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai,” aimed at expanding the reach of the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH). The campaign was unveiled on the sidelines of…
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Human-Centric AI Session Drives Skill India Vision
The AI Impact Summit 2026 witnessed a defining moment for India’s skilling ecosystem as a high-level session on “Human-Centric AI” outlined a clear roadmap for aligning artificial intelligence with the Skill India mission. Organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), the discussion brought together global experts, policymakers…
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ICAR, Dr. Reddy’s Foundation Partner to Boost Agri Skills
In a significant public-private partnership, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Dr. Reddy’s Foundation (DRF) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 19, 2026, at the ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR-NAARM) in Hyderabad. The collaboration aims to enhance agricultural vocational training, strengthen farmer extension…
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MSDE Reviews Rajasthan Skilling, Boosts PM-SETU Rollout
Greater coordination between the Centre and Rajasthan is set to accelerate skill development, apprenticeship expansion, and international job pathways for youth. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has conducted a high-level review with the Government of Rajasthan to assess progress on key skilling initiatives and outline a roadmap…
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Amroha Kaushal Mahotsav: 2,400 Youth Get Job Offers
The Amroha Kaushal Mahotsav emerged as a major milestone in strengthening grassroots employment, with over 2,400 youth receiving job offers across diverse sectors. Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, personally handed over appointment letters to selected candidates,…
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Kaushal Rath Launched to Democratise AI Literacy Across India
New Delhi: In a major push to expand Artificial Intelligence literacy across the country, IndiaAI under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has flagged off Kaushal Rath, a mobile AI awareness initiative, as part of the national programme “Yuva AI for All.” The initiative, launched in collaboration with the…
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Nearly 79 Lakh Jobseekers Register on NCS Portal in FY26
The National Career Service (NCS) portal has emerged as a major pillar of India’s employment facilitation framework, with nearly 79 lakh jobseekers registering during the financial year 2025–26. Alongside this, more than 12.36 lakh employers joined the platform, resulting in the mobilisation of over 3.43 crore job vacancies across sectors….
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MSDE, IPE Global Sign MoU to Boost Women-Centric Skilling
New Delhi: In a decisive push towards women-led development, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IPE Global Limited to enhance a gender-responsive and future-ready skilling ecosystem for young women across India. The collaboration marks a significant step in aligning India’s…