Skill India

Sorry state of affairs: India has 75000 educated beggars

The Census 2011 data on 'Non-workers by main activity and education level' released earlier this week has revealed that India has over 3 lakh beggars of whom 21 percent are literate.

Dec 30, 2015, 23:13 PM IST

Key schemes launched by Narendra Modi in 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched MUDRA Bank (Micro Units Development Refinance Agency) in April to boost funding of small businesses which are the catalysts of employment in the country.

Dec 16, 2015, 00:17 AM IST

Post-Bihar, industry wants Centre to focus on reforms

 Pledging its support to big-ticket investments in Bihar following the Nitish Kumar-led Grand Alliance's thumping victory, India Inc today sought a renewed focus by the Modi government at Centre on economic reforms.

Nov 08, 2015, 19:42 PM IST

BJYM to spread awareness about PM's five key initiatives in Rajasthan

 Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) in Rajasthan has decided to organise special campaign to popularise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five key initiatives including Swachch Bharat Abhiyan and Skill India.

Sep 16, 2015, 16:45 PM IST

Skill India to support industry, economy growth: India Inc

Bhaskar Pramanik, Chairman of Microsoft India said: "The launch of Skill India Mission today marks a renewed effort to capitalise on India's demographic dividend and create a large pool of skilled workforce in India.

Jul 15, 2015, 23:34 PM IST

India committed to achieve inclusive growth: Dattatreya

He assured that the government is committed to protect and safeguard the interests of workers and uphold the dignity of labour.

Jun 15, 2015, 17:39 PM IST

Government launches job portal for MSME sector

"It is a game changer. It took over an year to prepare this portal. Currently this is only for manufacturing sector. Job seekers will not have to pay any fees," Sinha said, adding that the industry would have to pay fees to use this portal.

Jun 15, 2015, 15:38 PM IST

Wait continues for 'acchhe din' in job market

The employment scenario is likely to see an upward swing in the coming quarters, driven by rising demand in the domestic market.

May 24, 2015, 13:30 PM IST

Budget 2014-15: Skill India programme bonanza for youth

In order to prepare the youth for employment opportunities, the government on Thursday announced the launch of a national multi-skill programme called Skill India.

Jul 10, 2014, 16:56 PM IST