Punjab launches major offensive against brain drain, generating over 1 lakh domestic opportunities. Govt fills 59,702 posts, partners with Microsoft & IBM for skills. Read how the state is retaining talent.
Severe cold wave forces school closures across multiple Indian states including Jharkhand and Bihar until December 31. Check the full state-wise list of winter breaks and revised timings here.
CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurates University Institute of Technology in Gadchiroli, a 170-acre PPP project with Lloyds Metals. It offers free diplomas to tribal youth, with BTech courses starting 2026.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Shrimad Rajchandra Sarvamangal Centre for Women in Dharampur. This 11-acre hub aims to skill 15,000+ rural women annually, boosting Atmanirbhar Bharat. Read more.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visits adopted village Pedamainavani Lanka, launches AI & drone skill programs, and reviews a ₹13.72 crore anti-erosion project. Read details.
Odisha's skill development department launches a scheme to upgrade 25 state-run ITIs into Centres of Excellence with high-tech labs and new-age trades like AI & robotics by 2026-27.
Jharkhand Education Project Council's state-level skill competition saw 264 projects from 24 districts. 33 students were awarded, showcasing vocational education's role in entrepreneurship.
A proposal to merge 79 low-enrolment government primary schools with Karnataka Public Schools in Chamarajanagar district faces backlash. Activists allege a covert shutdown, while officials cite demand for English-medium education. Read the full story.
BHU's six-day 'Tana-Bana' craft workshop in Varanasi concluded, empowering women with weaving skills. Dean Prof. Ranjan Kumar Singh encouraged self-reliance. Read more about this skill development initiative.
Educational institutions across Punjab and Haryana embraced the festive spirit, organizing vibrant Christmas celebrations filled with carols, plays, and messages of peace and harmony. Read more about the joyous events.
Tamil Nadu government forms a project management committee to coordinate shelter, rehab & skill development for Chennai's homeless. Aims to end agency silos.
Delhi government has constituted a committee to investigate the overall functioning of Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) and the impact of its mergers. The panel will submit recommendations for improvements.
Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty warns strict action against private schools blocking Christmas celebrations, upholding the state's secular ethos. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh's Skill Development Mission expands training with quotas for women & disabled to combat poverty. 1475 youth targeted in Prayagraj this year. #UttarPradesh #SkillIndia
Neha Gulati, assistant professor at Panjab University, was felicitated for her work as a content reviewer for the Hunar Sikhia vocational education initiative. Read about this key step in strengthening skill-based learning in Punjab.
Tamil Nadu partners with Indo-German Chamber to launch a first-of-its-kind skill centre in MEPZ. Aiming to bridge the industry gap, the initiative focuses on CNC, automation & high-precision manufacturing. Read more.
Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka calls for a transparent job calendar and fair recruitment to secure youth's future. He also highlights education's role in eradicating social inequality.
Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announces skill training in 40 govt schools & mega PTMs. Students excel in NEET, JEE. Parents urged to engage for bright futures.
Punjab Cabinet Minister Baljit Kaur inaugurated Phase-2 renovation, inter-caste marriage incentives & a new SC girls' skill course at Dr Ambedkar Institute, Mohali. Read more about these empowerment initiatives.
Punjab Minister Dr Baljit Kaur inaugurated Phase-II renovation worth Rs 91 lakh at Dr Ambedkar Institute, distributed marriage incentives, and launched a skill course for SC girls in Mohali.
A high-level JICA delegation visited Central University of Gujarat, discussing curriculum alignment and industry collaboration. A formal proposal will be submitted to the Ministry of Education. Read more.
A 10-day intensive Master Trainers Training Programme on industrial automation & robotics concluded at NITK Surathkal, upskilling 30 faculty members from Karnataka's technical institutions.
IIHMR Delhi and Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone join forces to bridge the skills gap in India's medical devices sector through a new satellite centre in Visakhapatnam. Discover how this shapes the future.
A CAG report reveals critical data gaps in PMKVY, with trainer IDs missing for over 61 lakh certified candidates. Read the full audit findings and implications for India's flagship skill scheme.
Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar schools evacuated after bomb threat emails, causing traffic snarls and parental panic. Read the full details and eyewitness accounts.
Maharashtra's Skill Development Department launches a 21-day Puja Vidhi & Paurohit course in Nashik to train manpower for the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela. Learn about the curriculum and opportunities.
Meghalaya State Skill Development Society partners with Accel Skill Edutech to train and place youth in international jobs. MoU signed on May 14, 2024. Read more.
A high-level delegation from Himachal Pradesh visited Y B Patil Polytechnic in Pune on December 15 to study its operational and academic framework for potential replication in HP's technical education sector.
Karnataka's Department of Skill Development will host an International Job Fair in 2025, targeting 10,000+ jobs for skilled youth. Learn about the state's new employment initiatives.
Odisha government identifies 50 century-old Odia-medium schools for conservation and modernisation under the Aitihya Vidyalaya scheme with a ₹60 crore budget. Read more.