Monthly Archives: July 2020
Mandatory internships are essential to hone 21st century employability skills: Here’s why
As per ‘India Skills Report 2019’, 84 per cent of Indian students prefer internships. However, only 37 per cent of organisations provide...
Strong execution of stimulus package must for reviving MSMEs
A task force chaired by Dr KP Krishnan, former secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and constituted by Ravi Venkatesan, founder,...
There will significant focus on upskilling and reskilling
Mahendra Nath Pandey shares his thoughts on the current economic scenario due to COVID-19. The economy has come to a standstill because...
NSDC partners with UpGrad for online skill training amid COVID-19 pandemic
NSDC has partnered with UpGrad to support its initiative that encourages Indians to continue skilling, even while at home. This is the...
Khattar gives nod for engaging 110 technical apprentices of pharmacist
Haryana Cheif Minister, Manohar Lal Kattar has granted approval for engaging 110 technical apprentices of pharmacist at all 22 district civil hospitals...
Weekly Roundup: News snippets 13th July 2020
Our weekly digest of apprenticeship news is here. Do check out the most popular stories that made the headlines in the week of...
India is giving its migrants the licence to skill
The ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship (MSDE) has planned to impart skills training and certification to three lakh migrant workers in...
Online skill development course on COVID-19 for nurses on duty
The Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) has partnered with the Generation India Foundation (McKinsey Social Initiative).
National Fertilizers Limited To Train Youth To Enhance Employability
The Nangal plant of the company in Punjab has signed an agreement with ITI, Nangal, to train youth in 12 trades, Ministry...
COVID-19 Lockdown Lessons and the Need to Reconsider Draft New Education Policy
The extent of impact of the lockdown on schools, community and children is very high. India has 1.4 million schools, 2.01 million...
