Upskilling

Hospitality, healthcare sectors boom and startups fuel job creation, but freshers struggle with communication, teamwork; campus placements decline, writes Bayer's India HR Foundation head

Automotive Skills Development Council CEO on why Indian education must adopt a less rigid ‘mastery-based approach’ that encourages ‘learning by doing’, on-campus work

FMCG sector transformation: Tech-savvy graduates needed as traditional roles become AI-enabled, soft skills key in an evolving job market, says PepsiCo India VP Pavitra Singh

Skill Council for Green Jobs aims to create 30 million openings in clean energy sectors; CEO on green hydrogen, solid waste management courses; PMKVY achievements, ISA collaboration

There are over 15,000 ITIs in India. The report pushes for autonomy, better industry links and innovation in the context of MSDE’s ITI Upgrade Scheme

ISRO's Capacity Building Programme Office (CBPO) has collaborated with Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) for the online course. The last date to apply is June 6.

Artificial intelligence, big data, electric vehicles, business management and leadership, these programmes blend academic depth with real-world applicability. Many allow professionals to upskill without taking a career break.

Against a 45 lakh target, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana certifies only 19 lakh; MSDE blames Skill India approval delays for poor performance; panel tells govt to upload placement data

The initiative was formalised through an agreement that aims to equip ITI trainees with essential employability skills, including communication, adaptability, teamwork, critical thinking, and workplace etiquette, making them job-ready.

The recruitment process should begin in April and be completed before schools reopen, along with the necessary training, Naidu said.