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Young Innovators Honoured at Bengaluru NSTI Under ‘Kaushalta Se Udyamita’ Initiative

Bengaluru, March 11, 2026: The National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Bengaluru, recently hosted the ‘Kaushalta Se Udyamita: Navonmesh Protsahan Spardha’ felicitation ceremony, recognising young innovators transforming their technical skills into entrepreneurial ideas and start-ups. The event was organised by the Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government […]

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Human-Centric AI Takes Centre Stage at AI Impact Summit 2026, Skill Ministry Charts Future of AI Skilling

New Delhi | February 21, 2026- India’s vision of building a responsible and people-first artificial intelligence ecosystem was strongly articulated at the AI Impact Summit 2026, as the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) hosted a high-level expert session focused on aligning AI innovation with human talent and trust. Held on the sidelines of […]

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MSDE Showcases Skilled India Vision Through Youth-Powered Republic Day Tableau

New Delhi, January 25: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is set to present an inspiring tableau at this year’s Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path, spotlighting how India’s youth and skill ecosystem are shaping the journey toward a self-reliant and future-ready nation. The theme of the tableau revolves around the idea that […]

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India, WEF Partner to Launch Skills Accelerator for Future-Ready Workforce

New Delhi | January 22, 2026- In a significant move to strengthen India’s skill development ecosystem and prepare its workforce for future industry demands, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Economic Forum (WEF). The partnership aims to deepen collaboration in vocational education, skilling, […]

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President Murmu Launches ‘Skill the Nation Challenge’ to Promote AI Learning; 15 MPs Complete SOAR AI Course

New Delhi | January 2, 2026- President of India  Droupadi Murmu has launched the ‘Skill the Nation Challenge’, a nationwide call encouraging citizens to build awareness and skills in artificial intelligence through the government’s SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness) programme. The initiative aims to prepare India’s workforce for an AI-driven future by promoting accessible, ethical, […]

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SOAR Initiative Empowers India’s Students and Educators with AI-Driven Skills

New Delhi, October 22, 2025: In a major step toward building an AI-ready nation, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched the Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) programme to equip students and educators with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) skills. The initiative, aligned with the government’s Viksit Bharat @2047 vision, seeks to prepare India’s […]

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Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary Leads Knowledge Exchange Mission to the Philippines on Skills Development

Philippines- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudhary, is currently leading a high-level Knowledge Exchange Mission to the Philippines, scheduled from October 20 to October 22, 2025. This mission is being facilitated by the World Bank and aims to foster collaboration between India […]

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Jayant Chaudhary Launches NITI Aayog’s Roadmap on AI for Inclusive Societal Development

Delhi- Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudhary, along with NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson Suman Bery, launched NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub study titled “AI for Inclusive Societal Development”, developed in partnership with Deloitte. The launch event was attended by senior officials including Debashree […]

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Kaushal Mahotsav – Lucknow 2025 to Offer 7,500+ Jobs and Apprenticeships for Youth

Lucknow, September 11, 2025 – The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) announced the third edition of Kaushal Mahotsav – Lucknow 2025, scheduled for 16–17 September at Colvin Taluqdars’ College Grounds, Lucknow. The event will be graced by Rajnath Singh, Jayant Chaudhary, and  Yogi Adityanath. The two-day Mahotsav will host 100+ reputed companies and institutions, […]

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“Skilling for Viksit Bharat@2047 must be aspirational and impactful, says Jayant Chaudhary at Kaushal Manthan

Chandigarh– The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) today hosted the Regional Conference of Skill Ministers – Kaushal Manthan – in Chandigarh, bringing together Skill Ministers, Members of Parliament, and senior officials from across North India. The day-long conference, chaired by Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and […]

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