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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PM Praises FM’s Budget Vision for Economic Transformation
New Delhi, February 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting what he described as a comprehensive roadmap for India’s economic transformation through Budget 2026. Addressing the Lok Sabha, the Finance Minister outlined how the Union Budget aims to accelerate reforms, strengthen MSMEs, enhance…
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PM-SETU to Upgrade 1,000 ITIs, Boost Startups
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme, a major reform initiative aimed at modernising vocational education and strengthening India’s skilling ecosystem. The PM-SETU scheme seeks to enhance the quality, relevance, and industry alignment of training imparted through Industrial…
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PM-SETU Workshop in Pune Boosts India’s Skilling
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra, is set to host a major industry consultation in Pune under the PM-SETU initiative, marking a significant step towards reshaping India’s vocational education and skilling landscape. The workshop, scheduled at the Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of…
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PM Modi to Chair Chief Secretaries Meet on Human Capital
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries in New Delhi on December 27 and 28, 2025, with a sharp focus on strengthening India’s human capital to achieve the vision of a Viksit Bharat. The high-level conference is being held at a time when Centre–State…
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₹69,725 Cr Shipbuilding Package to Create 22 Lakh Jobs
The Union Government has approved a comprehensive ₹69,725 crore Shipbuilding and Ship Recycling Package aimed at transforming India into a globally competitive maritime manufacturing hub. The package adopts a four-pillar strategy focusing on domestic capacity expansion, maritime financing, shipyard development, skilling, and systemic reforms. The announcement was made by Union…
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Jayant Chaudhary Pushes Industry–Govt Skill Drive
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, on Friday underscored the critical role of industry–government collaboration in building a future-ready workforce. Chairing a high-level industry interaction in Mumbai, the Minister said sustained partnerships are essential to address…
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Piyush Goyal Launches NEST–02, Focus on Skilling
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal on Thursday inaugurated the NEST–02 (New Enterprises & Services Tower – Phase 2) facility at the Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone (SEEPZ) in Mumbai. Addressing industry stakeholders, he called for stronger transparency, enhanced skilling initiatives, and deeper industry–government collaboration to accelerate…
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PMFME Scheme Powers Micro Food Units Nationwide
The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme has recorded strong traction across India, the government told Parliament on Friday. The programme aimed at formalising micro food processors, strengthening market access and improving competitiveness has sanctioned 1,62,744 loans under its credit-linked subsidy component and approved seed capital…