India, July 21 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: As per the guidelines of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, the initiative is being jointly implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME), the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), and the Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Ministry of Finance (MoF), Government of India. The MoMSME serves as the nodal ministry and is responsible for overall implementation and co...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Government of India is taking proactive steps to improve employability of the youth of the nation, including women, through skill development. Under the Skill India Mission (SIM) , the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) delivers skill, re-skill and up-skill training through an extensive network of skill development centres under various schemes, viz. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Apprenticeship training in India, governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961 and the rules framed there under, serves as a cornerstone for skill development through industry-led, on-the-job training. The Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC), constituted under the Act, plays a pivotal role in shaping national apprenticeship policies, aligning vocational training with industry demands, and expanding opportunities across diver...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched the Skill India Assistant (SIA)- an AI-powered chatbot to enhance access to skilling and employment-related services for citizens across the country. The chatbot has been developed by META and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the aegis of MSDE. SIA leverages conversational AI to deliver personalized support via WhatsApp, thereby promo...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The river cruise tourism sector in India has witnessed notable growth, with the number of river cruise voyages on National Waterways increasing from 371 in 2023-24 to 443 in 2024-25. This 19.4% growth underscores the rising appeal and operational efficiency of river cruises in India's inland waterways. Adding to this momentum, Viking Cruises has announced its entry into India's river cruise market with Viking Brahmapu...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: On the first day of monsoon session, the 'Bills of Lading, 2025' bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha paving the way for Presidential Assent. Tabled by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal at the upper house today, it marks a watershed moment for India's maritime sector. The bill, already passed by the Lok Sabha, now awaits Presidential assent to become law. Once enacted, it wil...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Government's flagship BioE3 Policy-Biotechnology for Economy, Environment & Employment-took centre stage during a high-level joint review of all Science Ministries chaired by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh today. The m...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) has released the twenty sixth edition of monthly report of NeSDA Way Forward for States/UTs, June 2025 which provides a detailed overview of status of e-service delivery across States/UTs. The rest of the document can be viewed at https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2146495 Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, July 21 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The transformative mobile application "Meri Panchayat" has been internationally recognized with the prestigious World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2025 Champion Award under the Action Line Category: Cultural Diversity and Identity, Linguistic Diversity and Local Content. The honor was conferred during the WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) as p...
India, July 21 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Ministry of Minority Affairs organised 'Lok Samvardhan Parv' under the PM VIKAS Scheme at Convocation Ground, Kashmir University, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir from 5th April to 13th April, 2025. The 'Parv' provided artisans with a unique opportunity to showcase their indigenous arts, crafts, and rich cultural heritage. The event was designed not only to promote the traditions of minority communities but also to foster...