NSN
  • Home
  • Conversations
    • Industry Conversations
    • All Conversations
  • Perspectives
    • Education
    • Emerging Technologies
    • Government Initiatives
    • Industry
    • Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)
    • NEP 2020
    • Skill Training
  • News
    • Latest Updates
    • News Archives
    • CSR and ESG in Skill Education
    • Skill Development e-Magazine
    • NSN PDF Newsletter Archives
  • Videos
    • Explainers
    • Panel Discussions
    • Student Stories
    • Video Conversations
  • Resources
    • Apprenticeship
    • e-Books
    • Resources
    • Success Stories
  • Events
    • Workshops
  • About us
    • Our Team
    • Our Clients
    • Our Services
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
NSN
  • Home
  • Conversations
    • Industry Conversations
    • All Conversations
  • Perspectives
    • Education
    • Emerging Technologies
    • Government Initiatives
    • Industry
    • Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)
    • NEP 2020
    • Skill Training
  • News
    • Latest Updates
    • News Archives
    • Skill Development e-Magazine
    • NSN PDF Newsletter Archives
  • Resources
    • Apprenticeship
    • E-books
    • Resources
    • Success Stories
  • Events
    • Workshops
  • About us
    • Our Team
    • Our Clients
    • Our Services
    • Privacy Policy
NSN
No Result
View All Result
Home News News Archives

Newsbytes on Skill Development and Vocational Training – 19012021

Pratyusha Tripathy by Pratyusha Tripathy
January 19, 2021
Reading Time: 4 mins read
A A
0

Through our weekly newsbytes we ensure that you are aware about all the happenings around the skilling ecosystem. It covers various updates in the industry, government, academia and other stakeholders in the skilling and TVET space. The skill development newsbytes could help you get some leads for developing your business in this sector and will keep you informed.

Skill development and VET government and non-government projects, apprenticeships and jobs

Projects: https://nationalskillsnetwork.in/projects/

Apprenticeships:https://nationalskillsnetwork.in/apprenticeships-internships/

Jobs: https://nationalskillsnetwork.in/jobs/

Free E-Books from NSN: https://nationalskillsnetwork.in/e-books-download-page/

Skill development news from the government, industry and academia

Top headlines of the week

  • Vocational education should be the core in the implementation of NEP 2020
  • PMKVY 3.0 to focus on strengthening District Skill Committees (DSC) for demand-driven skill training
  • NETAP has partnered with Jain University and Lenskart for degree linked OJT.
  • Fiinovation is going to assist the Skill Council For Green Jobs to assess the impact of the Suryamitra programme.
  • First Centre of Excellence inaugurated for skill development in power sector
  • Leading global professional services organisation EY will hire 9,000 professionals in India in 2021 who have skills across AI, ML, and other emerging technologies.

PMKVY 3.0 to focus on strengthening District Skill Committees (DSC) for demand-driven skill training: MSDE has launched PMKVY 3.0, in nearly 600 districts making 300+ skill courses available to the youth, making skill development more demand-driven and decentralised in its approach. Read more…

Vocational education should be the core in the implementation of NEP 2020: UNESCO’s recently released State of the Education Report for India 2020: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is titled ‘Vocational Education First’.The report makes ten key recommendations that can help to achieve the stated vision for TVET.

Newsbytes on Skill DevelopmentSkill development news from the states

Top headlines of the week

  • Assam- NTPC Bongaigaon has conducted a one day vocational Training Program for Mushroom Cultivation with the active support from Bodoland University for women self help groups.
  • Andhra Pradesh– IIM Visakhapatnam is going to launch Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF) program under the aegis of MSDE to train fellows from 76 districts.
  • Andhra Pradesh– APSCHE has partnered AICTE and NASSCOM to offer professional and certification courses in new-age technologies.
  • Gujarat- ITIs has reopened in Gujarat with staggered batch timings with extra emphasis on social distancing guidelines.
  • Jammu and Kashmir– Government ITI Udhampur organized a one day mega placement job fair for unemployed youth of the district at ITI College complex Udhampur.
  • Kerala– More than two lakh students in Kerala have completed their vocational skill training through the Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP).
  • Maharastra- The Maharashtra Cabinet approved the guidelines and model bill for setting up private skill universities in the state on permanent self-financed basis.
  • Nagaland– Following ‘Vocal for Local’ mantra, a youth from Nagaland earns Rs 50,000 monthly
  • Tamil Nadu- The district administration has collaborated with TNSDC and Crafts Council of India to launch a training program for expert weavers of ‘Pathamadai mats’.
  • West Bengal– NITTR has celebrated its 57th foundation day.

 

Have you missed the previous edition of Newsbytes? Click here to view: https://nationalskillsnetwork.in/newsbytes-on-skill-development-and-vocational-training-12012021/
*IMPORTANT:The news bytes are curated and adapted from various sources with the sole objective of keeping our readers updated about the evolving skills industry in India.
We compile and adapt these news bytes from various sources, if any source has objections or other concerns, please write to us at contact@nationalskillsnetwork.in, giving valid reasons, we will remove the link to your content.

RelatedPosts

Skill the Nation Challenge: President Smt. Droupadi Murmu Launches SOAR to Build AI Readiness in India

Vishwarang 2025: A Global Festival Connecting Art, Culture and Creative Skills

8th Batch Convocation of Furniture and Fittings Skill Council Short-Term Skill Development Program at NSTI Hyderabad

Tags: Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP)District Skill Committees DSCPMKVY 3.0Skill development news from the governmentSkill development news from the statesskill development news India
ShareTweetShareSummarizeSummarize
WhatsApp Join our WhatsApp channel for more updates:
WhatsApp Join Now!
YouTube Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more updates:
YouTube Subscribe Now!
Previous Post

PMKVY 3.0 to focus on strengthening District Skill Committees (DSC) for demand-driven skill training

Next Post

NSDC collaborates with CSULB to enrich digital offering for skill seekers

Pratyusha Tripathy

Pratyusha Tripathy

Pratyusha Tripathy is an experienced content strategist with over six years of expertise in digital content development, driven by research, data analysis, and collaboration with subject matter experts. With her expertise and passion, she focuses on skills, education, and emerging technologies—creating content that informs, inspires, and delivers impact with clarity and purpose.

Next Post

NSDC collaborates with CSULB to enrich digital offering for skill seekers

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

No Result
View All Result
samplead3 samplead1

Subscribe to our e-Magazine

Trending Topics

skilling in India (131) National Skill Development Corporation - NSDC (127) skill development news India (125) skill development (114) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship MSDE (101) vocational education (96) Apprenticeships (86) skill development news (81) skill development programs (70) Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF) (68)

Follow us

  • 5 Key Frameworks to successfully implement National Education Policy (NEP) 2020!Learn more: https://nationalskillsnetwork.in/key-frameworks-shaping-the-future-of-education-under-nep-2020/#NEP2020 #skilldevelopment #education
  • Your career journey starts here! ✨In this conversation, Dr. Madhuri Dubey, Founder-Director, NSN, converses with Ms. Sayanti Adhikari, Deputy Manager – Training, Development and Placement at AISECT Group of Universities to explore the Young Professionals Employability Program (YPEP). Ms. Sayanti highlights the five key courses under YPEP, including networking skills, resume building, communication, personality development, and workplace readiness, everything students need to stand out.With a blend of hybrid learning and AI-powered interview prep through AI Guru, YPEP helps students confidently step from campus into the professional world.Curious to learn more? Check out the complete video interview on our YouTube channel or from the link in our Story Highlights!
  • This week’s NSN weekly updates on skill education highlight how policy reforms, state-led ITI upgrades, global partnerships, apprenticeships, and AI-led skilling are converging to build a future-ready, learner-centric workforce.From NCVET’s unified skilling push to industry–academia collaborations and rising women participation in apprenticeships, the momentum is clear: skills are central to India’s growth story.Dive into this week’s updates and key developments.Read more: https://nationalskillsnetwork.in/newsbytes-skill-education-20th-jan-2026/#skilldevelopment #eduction #CSR #AI #ITIs #apprenticeships
  • How is India building AI readiness – starting with educators and learners?India’s approach to Artificial Intelligence is evolving beyond policy conversations into classrooms, teacher training, national platforms, and leadership-led learning movements.In the article, we explore:🔹 SOAR (Skilling For AI Readiness) and free, AI courses for educators from the government
🔹 The Skill the Nation Challenge, launched to drive AI awareness at scale
🔹 How AI literacy is being positioned as a foundational skillThis article brings together education, skilling, and national strategy to show how India is preparing learners and institutions for an AI-enabled future, with clarity, responsibility, and inclusion.Read more about this from our website! LINK IN STORY HIGHLIGHTS 👆If this resonates with your work in education, skilling, or workforce development, do read, share, and join the conversation.#SOARAI #AIReadiness #SkillTheNation #AIinEducation
#IndiaAI FutureSkills
  • This week’s Skill and Education Newsbytes bring together key updates shaping India’s skilling ecosystem, including NSQF training EOIs, skill assessment tenders, leadership developments at National Skill Development Corporation, women-focused infrastructure expansion at NSTI Women Panipat, and growing industry and CSR-led skilling initiatives.Catch up on the latest opportunities, reforms, and partnerships influencing skill education and workforce readiness across India.Read more: https://nationalskillsnetwork.in/newsbytes-skill-education-13th-jan-2026/#SkillDevelopment #CSR #EOI #Tender #VocationalEducation #AIskills
  • The National Qualifications Register (NQR): Why it matters for skills and jobsIf you’re confused about how skill qualifications differ from academic degrees, or how frameworks like NSQF and NCrF actually connect to jobs, this is for you.Why NQR is importantNQR acts as a single national reference point for skill-based qualifications, bringing transparency, credibility, and clarity to India’s skilling ecosystem.Read more from the link to understand how NQR connects skills, qualifications, and employment - https://nationalskillsnetwork.in/national-qualifications-register-nqr-a-unified-platform-for-skill-based-qualifications/#SkillBasedEducation #NQR #NSQF #NCrF #NCVET #SkillIndia #Employability
  • Top 5 tech skills you need to learn in 2026!Technology is shaping how we work, learn, and grow.
As we move towards 2026, certain tech skills are becoming increasingly important across industries.This reel highlights five tech skills that are expected to play a key role in the future workforce. Whether you are exploring new opportunities or planning your next learning step, understanding these skills can help you stay prepared for what’s ahead.Small steps in learning today can create big opportunities tomorrow.
  • Starting the New Year with renewed momentum in skills and education!As we step into a new year, India’s skilling and education ecosystem is clearly setting the tone for what lies ahead: sharper alignment with industry, stronger vocational integration, and a growing focus on future-ready skills like AI, healthcare, and work-integrated education.From policy signals and state-level reforms to global partnerships and grassroots skilling initiatives, the direction is clear: making skills aspirational, accessible, and outcome-driven.Our first weekly updates of the year captures key developments shaping how learners, educators, and institutions prepare for the future of work.Explore the highlights for the latest updates on skill development: https://nationalskillsnetwork.in/newsbytes-skill-education-6th-jan-2026/If you wish to feature your story from your state? Reach out to us at NSN!Subscribe to stay updated every week on India’s skilling ecosystem!
  • The Furniture and Fittings Skill Council (FFSC) concluded the 8th batch convocation of its 3-month short-term skill development program at the FFSC Centre of Excellence, located at NSTI Vidyanagar, Hyderabad, on 23rd December 2025, with support from Greenpanel Foundation.The program recognised participants from diverse educational and professional backgrounds who successfully completed the training.Designed as an industry-aligned initiative, the program focused on building practical, job-ready skills across furniture manufacturing, installation, and interior fit-out roles, supported by industry interaction and placement engagement. The initiative reflects the role of focused short-term training in strengthening workforce readiness in the furniture and allied sectors.Read more: https://nationalskillsnetwork.in/ffsc-skill-program-nsti-hyderabad/#FFSC #SkillDevelopment #ShortTermTraining #FurnitureSector #NSTI #productdesign #design

About us

National Skills Network (NSN) captures and shares the positive impact of various training, skill development and vocational education initiatives in India.

To know more about Our Team: Click here

Address

NSN Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
CIN: U74999TG2020PTC147299
MSME: UDYAM-TS-09-0086473
Gachibowli, Hyderabad – 500032

Email us: contact@nationalskillsnetwork.com

Important Links

  • Conversations
  • Perspectives
  • News
  • Skill Development e-Magazine
  • Resources
  • Our Team
  • Our Clients
  • Partner with us
  • About us
  • Advertise with us
  • Content Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy

© 2026 National Skills Network Content licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0. Commercial use requires permission.

loader
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Conversations
    • Industry Conversations
    • All Conversations
  • Perspectives
    • Education
    • Emerging Technologies
    • Government Initiatives
    • Industry
    • Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)
    • NEP 2020
    • Skill Training
  • News
    • Latest Updates
    • News Archives
    • CSR and ESG in Skill Education
    • Skill Development e-Magazine
    • NSN PDF Newsletter Archives
  • Videos
    • Explainers
    • Panel Discussions
    • Student Stories
    • Video Conversations
  • Resources
    • Apprenticeship
    • e-Books
    • Resources
    • Success Stories
  • Events
    • Workshops
  • About us
    • Our Team
    • Our Clients
    • Our Services
    • Privacy Policy

© 2026 National Skills Network Content licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0. Commercial use requires permission.