This week’s NSN Newsbytes highlight major initiatives in vocational training, apprenticeships, digital education, emerging technologies and employment generation. The Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026 brought together key stakeholders to discuss workforce development and industry-aligned skills, while new partnerships and investments across states are expanding training opportunities in sectors such as semiconductors, healthcare, renewable energy, manufacturing and artificial intelligence.
National initiatives are also focusing on improving apprenticeship outcomes, promoting inclusive skill development and creating international employment pathways. From advanced training centres and modernised ITIs to AI-enabled education and specialised technical courses, these developments reflect a growing emphasis on practical learning, industry collaboration and employability. Together, they underscore the importance of aligning education and training with evolving workforce demands and emerging economic opportunities.
Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026 Inaugurated
The second edition of Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026 was inaugurated at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru, on 3 November 2026. Organised by the Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood (SDEL), Government of Karnataka, and hosted by the Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC), in collaboration with the Karnataka Skill Development Authority (KSDA), the three-day summit is being held from 3 to 5 November 2026. Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) is the Knowledge Partner, and Japan is the Country Partner. Trescon is managing the event.
The summit is being held under the theme ‘Workforce 2030: Scale, Systems, Synergy’, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, employers, educational institutions, skill development organisations and other stakeholders to discuss the future of workforce development, industry-aligned skills and employment pathways. Read More
Here we go with this week’s edition of our weekly newsbytes –
Apprenticeships
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) invited applications for Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentices in its Western Region. Last date to apply: November 4, 2026. Click here to apply!
- NLC India invited applications for 1,067 ITI and Graduate Apprentice positions. The last date to apply is November 9, 2026. Click here to apply!
Expression of Interest (EOI)
PSSC invites eligible power sector industry partners to submit PMKVY 4.0 proposals for Short-Term Training and Recognition of Prior Learning initiatives by November 14, 2026, to strengthen workforce skills and certification.
You can submit your proposals to bd@psscindia.org
For detailed guidelines and proposal formats, visit: www.psscindia.org
Webinar – How Can We Build Employability Into Everyday Teaching and Training? Part 2: Evaluation & Assessment
Team NSN organised a webinar on “How Can We Build Employability Into Everyday Teaching and Training?” Part 2: Evaluation & Assessment on 29th October 2026. The session explored practical ways to assess learners’ application of knowledge, problem-solving and other capabilities needed for the world of work.
Watch the webinar recording: Click here!
Highlights from this week’s Newsbytes
- India’s manufacturing and services sectors are projected to generate over 35 crore jobs by 2030, highlighting the need for accelerated skilling, practical training and stronger industry-academia collaboration to meet emerging workforce demands.
- Women account for less than one-third of apprentices under the Centre’s NAPS scheme, highlighting persistent gender gaps in workplace-based skill development and training.
- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated Arvind Limited’s ₹150-crore garment manufacturing facility in Varanasi, expected to generate thousands of jobs, particularly for women.
National skill development updates
- A FICCI-KPMG report recommends skilling 1.25 million healthcare professionals annually in digital health and AI and identifies 20+ emerging roles by 2035.
- MSDE reviewed CPSE apprenticeship engagement, highlighting quality training, employability and inclusion. Under NAPS-2, 44.75 lakh apprentices were engaged across 47,452 establishments.
- Twenty-three World Skill Center Bhubaneswar students arrived in Singapore for six-month paid internships, gaining international industry exposure and practical experience to enhance employability.
- India plans nuclear technology courses at IITs and NITs to develop 2.5 lakh skilled professionals and support its ambitious 100 GW nuclear power target.
State-led Skill Initiatives
- The Bihar government partnered with 11 IT firms to train teachers in AI and computer skills, promoting digital education and technology-enabled classroom learning.
- Haryana approved ₹320.44 crore under PM-SETU to upgrade seven government ITIs in Kurukshetra, modernising infrastructure, strengthening industry linkages and enhancing youth employability.
- Telangana launched a Green Skills and Applied AI Centre of Excellence in Hyderabad, in partnership with Microsoft, 1M1B and MeitY Startup Hub, announcing 100 job offers.
- West Bengal partnered with the Adani Group to provide industry-aligned skill training and employment opportunities for youth, while modernising 51 government ITIs under PM-SETU.
- Uttar Pradesh approved ₹1,725 crore for its Global Manpower Hub Mission, aiming to connect skilled youth with overseas employment through training, certification and international placement support.
- Tamil Nadu inaugurated advanced electrical laboratories across 30 government ITIs with Schneider Electric, benefiting 9,250 trainees annually, with 40 additional labs planned.
- Jharkhand Education Project Council partnered with IPE Global to strengthen vocational training, improve school-level skill education and enhance employability among students across the state.
- Kerala plans to introduce apprenticeship programmes for higher education students, integrating workplace experience with academic learning to strengthen practical skills and improve employability.
- Nashik Collector Shri Ayush Prasad urged industries to participate in PM-SETU, strengthen ITI-industry collaboration and prepare skilled workforces for emerging semiconductor and defence sector opportunities.
- Madhya Pradesh received semiconductor and technology investment proposals exceeding ₹5,800 crore, potentially creating 10,000 jobs and strengthening its electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
- Government ITIs in Tiruchy district recorded 90% admissions for 2026-27, with four institutes achieving full enrolment, reflecting increased interest in vocational training.
- Tamil Nadu secured second place nationally in AITT 2026, with 60 ITI trainees achieving top positions, including 55 from government institutes.
- Rajasthan mapped district-wise industries to link school students with local jobs, strengthening career guidance, vocational education and industry-aligned skill development.
- Odisha introduced an AI course for apprenticeship degree students, integrating emerging technology skills into higher education to enhance employability and industry readiness.
Industry Partnerships for Employability
- Aptech Limited partnered with FTII to expand access to industry-relevant film education, creative skills and training opportunities across India’s Media and Entertainment sector.
- Sona Comstar and Tata STRIVE inaugurated their third skill development centre in Faridabad, offering free industry-relevant training to 250 unemployed youth annually.
- SAP India strengthened its AI skilling initiatives, aiming to prepare two million people for future employment opportunities by 2030 through digital skills training.
CSR initiatives in skills and livelihoods
- Henkel India inaugurated a Skill Development Centre in Pune, offering STEM education, vocational training and hands-on learning to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Siemens Energy India launched a technology centre in Goa to equip youth with industry-relevant technical skills, supporting employability and opportunities in the energy sector.
- NALCO Foundation signed an MoU to sponsor nursing education, supporting healthcare skill development and expanding career opportunities for students in the medical sector.
- Dalmia Bharat Foundation inaugurated a DIKSHa Skill Development Centre in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, with capacity to train 360 youth annually in healthcare, digital and electrical skills.
Higher Education and Emerging Skills
- INOX India and ITM SLS Baroda University inaugurated a Vadodara skill centre to train professionals in orbital welding and process piping for semiconductor manufacturing.
- HPDCAPL partnered with Medhavi Skills University to promote industry-aligned vocational training, apprenticeships and employment opportunities for youth in Arunachal Pradesh’s power sector.
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/
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