Upskilling

The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) will lead the AI skilling initiative to train professionals from the fields of media, entertainment, animation, gaming, and digital storytelling.

With just 14% budget utilised under PMKVY 4.0 and no SPVs under PM-SETU, panel urges MSDE for independent evaluation, overhaul of flagship schemes

Skill development ministry plans PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana overhaul; new PMKVY courses to come with funding changes, NEP alignment, multiple entry-exit, APAAR ID link

The nationwide outreach aims to expand access to SIDH, which has over 1.5 crore users and integrates skilling, employment and lifelong learning resources on a single digital platform.

Industry executives say AI will replace some roles but create new opportunities, making lifelong learning essential

MSDE said the third-party evaluation revealed that 55% covered under JSS scheme had education till Class 10; 73% beneficiaries SC, ST; PMKVY 4.0 also being studied

Maharashtra CM highlights need for structured training, legal research, and tech readiness for young lawyers

The Delhi government is studying policies adopted by states such as Maharashtra to prepare a comprehensive roadmap suited to Delhi's ecosystem.

The youth will be equipped with NSQF-compliant skill training through National Council of Vocational Education and Training (NCVET)-approved courses.

For first two PMKVY versions, 94% lacked valid bank account details, trainer IDs ‘null’ for 61 lakh; under PMKVY 4.0, over 1 lakh underage certified; NSDC overcharged Rs 24 crore