Weekly Newsbytes on skills and education

This week’s NSN Newsbytes bring you a comprehensive roundup of impactful government initiatives, CSR efforts, and academic collaborations shaping India’s skilling landscape. From President Droupadi Murmu honouring skill trainers with the National Teachers’ Awards and the ₹100-crore International Institute for People with Disabilities project in Kasaragod, to APSSDC’s global recruitment tie-ups and NIRF 2025 rankings of top skill universities, governments are making bold moves to boost employability and inclusion.

States like Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, and Delhi have also announced significant programmes in ITIs, green skills, and traditional industries, while Australia and India deepen cooperation in skill development. We also cover two key announcements – the launch of IDA Awards 2025 recognising excellence in education and skills, and the opening of PG DVET 2025-26 admissions by PSSCIVE, NCERT.

On the industry and CSR front, ASDC’s Annual Conclave, MoUs by NALCO and Diageo, Samsung’s AI skilling push, and Microchip’s STEM-focused initiatives underline strong private sector participation. Academia too is stepping up, with Kotak Education Foundation’s Skill2Win programme equipping youth with future-ready IT, communication, and life skills.

Here we go with this week’s edition of our weekly newsbytes –

IDA Awards 2025 | Recognising Excellence in Education and Skills
The IDA Awards, presented by the India Didactics Association, are India’s only national-level awards that recognise excellence, innovation, and leadership across Schools, Colleges, Universities, and Skill Development Institutions.
Awards Ceremony: 18th November 2025
Venue: Yashobhoomi, IICC, Dwarka, New Delhi
(Co-located with Didac India & Didac Skills – Asia’s Largest Educational & Skilling Resources Exhibition, 18–20 November 2025)
Who can Nominate:
Early Learning Schools
K-12 Schools
Higher Education Institutions
Skill Development & Training Providers

Register your interest:https://awards.indiadidac.org
For queries: +91-8448092933/34 | education.awards@indiadidac.org

Skill development updates from the government

President Droupadi Murmu confers National Teachers’ Awards on 15 skill trainers, recognising innovation, inclusivity, and industry-linked training on Teachers’ Day 2025.
Meghalaya government’s MSSDS signs MoU with Japan’s Asean One Co. Ltd. to create global career opportunities for Meghalaya youth.
APSSDC partners with DEKRA Arbeit to recruit Andhra Pradesh youth for global opportunities, starting with nursing jobs in Germany.
NIRF 2025 ranks Symbiosis Skills Pune first, Symbiosis Indore second, and Shri Vishwakarma Skill University Palwal third among top skill universities.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath announces 7,768 ITI instructor posts approved; UPSSSC declares results, enabling 1,510 vocational trade appointments.
National Academy of Construction (NAC) trainer, Snehalatha wins National Best Teachers Award from President Murmu for exemplary vocational training, making Telangana proud as sole recipient.
The Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) under MSDE hosted apprenticeship drive in Guwahati, boosting paid training opportunities for Northeast youth, aligned with PM’s Viksit Bharat vision.
Delhi government to launch ₹50-crore skill programme promoting Cottage, Khadi, Village industries, training 14,000 youth and artisans with NSDC, NIESBUD.
Kerala’s Wayanad introduces UNICEF-backed green skill training in 10 schools, empowering students with sustainable solutions in energy, waste, and agriculture.
APSSDC and Cisco Networking Academy launch 5-day FDP at VVITU Nambur, training faculty in cybersecurity, networking essentials for future-ready workforce.
Australia and India to strengthen skill cooperation, developing co-designed qualifications, apprenticeships, and industry-led pilots across key priority sectors under existing frameworks.
Gadchiroli ITI to launch tractor technology training under MoU with Maharashtra Skill Development and Mahindra, boosting rural youth employability.

PG Diploma in Vocational Education and Training (PG DVET) 2025-26
Pandit Sunderlal Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), NCERT
Admissions are open for the PG Diploma in Vocational Education and Training (PG DVET) for the academic year 2025-26. The programme, offered in a Distance-Cum-Contact Mode, is designed to build professional expertise in vocational education, training, and skill development. The last date to apply is 25th September, 2025. Click here to apply online!

Skill development updates on CSR and Industry

ASDC hosts 14th Annual Conclave 2025, unveiling 2024-25 report, highlighting partnerships, women’s skilling, academia collaboration, and global expansion.
At ASDC event, CV Raman highlighted mobility, energy, electric vehicles, and software-driven features as key to India’s $30-trillion 2047 goal.
ASDC, FADA Academy, and Prayaas Trust sign MoU to create scalable skill model, bridging gaps and empowering marginalized youth nationwide.
NALCO Foundation partners with SDI Bhubaneswar to provide 3-month residential skill training for village youth near Damanjodi and Angul complexes.
Lend A Hand India, with LIC Housing Finance CSR, conducts ToT in Nagaland on Fashion, Coding, Healthcare for vocational trainers.
Diageo India signs MoU with THSC to train 300 students under ‘Learning for Life,’ fostering skilled, diverse, future-ready workforce.
Samsung Innovation Campus to train 20,000 underserved students in AI, IoT, big data, and coding, marking a six-fold programme expansion.
Karnataka Media Academy partners with Infosys Springboard CSR to train journalists in digital media, soft skills, and professional capacity building.
Microchip Technology strengthens CSR in India, advancing STEM education, vocational training, and workforce readiness to empower underserved youth and communities.

To know more, check out the latest updates on CSR and ESG initiatives that are creating a meaningful impact in skill development and education here: https://nationalskillsnetwork.in/csr-and-esg-in-skill-education/

Skilling and upskilling in academia and emerging technologies

Kotak Education Foundation launches free 2-month Skill2Win program, equipping youth with IT, communication, and life skills for workforce readiness.
International Institute for People with Disabilities, a ₹100-crore project, to begin construction in Kasaragod, offering free world-class training, therapy, and rehabilitation facilities.

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The Weekly Newsbytes on skills and education from NSN are curated and adapted from various sources with the sole objective of keeping our readers updated about the evolving skills industry in India.