India and the ILO signed an MoU on the International Reference Classification of Occupations to bridge global skill gaps, boost youth access to overseas jobs, enable skill recognition, and conduct sectoral studies in green, digital, and care economies.
Click to View MoreIndia's unemployment rate has dropped to 2%, the lowest among G20 nations, indicating the effectiveness of government schemes and economic growth in creating employment opportunities.
Click to View MoreVocational training system is crucial for achieving the 'Viksit Bharat' vision. Despite government schemes like Skill India Mission and PMKVY, challenges like low participation and poor quality persist. The National Education Policy 2020 aims to integrate vocational and mainstream education, strengthen industry linkages, adopt international models, and ensure quality and relevance.
Click to View MoreThe Union Minister for Culture and Tourism announced that 27 Science Centres have been established across India under the Ministry of Culture's Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science (SPoCS), aiming to develop a scientific mindset and provide access to science learning facilities in underdeveloped regions.
Click to View MoreThe Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have launched the India Skills Accelerator initiative to address the skills gap in India. The initiative aims to close skill gaps, encourage investment, strengthen government-industry partnerships, and prepare the workforce for the future.
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