Weekly Newsbytes from NSN on skill development and education – 27th February 2024

In this week’s Newsbytes from NSN, we’re diving into the latest highlights focusing on the NUA Odisha Global Summit on Growth and Employment 2024, CII Telangana and TDF – USA Conference on Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurial Opportunities and more. We’ll also explore exclusive insights from the forefront of skill development, covering everything from groundbreaking initiatives to emerging trends in technology, NEP 2020, and more.

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

Top 5 highlights in skill education in India

• The NUA Odisha Global Summit on Growth & Employment 2024, organized by OSDA and the Department of Skills and Technical Education, Odisha Government, took place on February 19-20, 2024, in Bhubaneswar. Odisha aims to become the Skill Hub for the World, empowering youth through initiatives like NUA Odisha, aligning with India’s talent and growth needs.
• The Conference on Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurial Opportunities, organized by CII Telangana in conjunction with (Telangana Development Forum) TDF-USA, was held on February 21 to 22, 2024 at The Westin, Hyderabad. The theme of this conference was focused on transformative change in higher education. The conference agenda was designed to tackle critical issues within higher education, skill development and entrepreneurial opportunities to empower the youth.
• The Ministry of Education has announced to introduce the initiative of 10 bagless days in schools in India where schools to focus on imparting practical knowledge and exposure to students from the industry.
• The government of Karnataka to provide ₹15,000 stipend to 200 ST engineering graduates for vocational training in technical fields like AI and ML at IISc, IITs, or NITs.
• Hindustan Coca-Cola in partnership with Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge to expand its campus to corporate program and equip 5K diploma students with employable skills.

Updates from the MSDE, NSDC, NCVET

• Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment underscores the need for skill training program under PM-DAKSH Yojana for empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and extend support to meet the need required for their welfare.
• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Indian Institute of Skills mentored by IIT Kanpur to train and upskill the youth in emerging technologies and various categories such as manufacturing.
• MSDE launched Skill India Centre and Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana, led by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, to foster entrepreneurship and provide access to 21st-century skills. Read more…
• Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates Skill India Centre in Deogarh, aiming to unleash the potential of the youth and align with Modi’s vision to make India a global skill hub.
• TeamLease EdTech has partnered with NSDC to boost employability through work-integrated degree programs, integrating Digivarsity with Skill India Digital for enhanced education and job opportunities.
• NSDC and Flipkart have signed an MoU to empower individuals for careers in e-commerce, retail, and warehousing and provide training, upskilling, and certification for roles in these sectors.
• UPS and NSDC partners to improve tech, logistics, and supply chain skills for Indian youth, bridging the education-employment gap highlighted in the India Skills Report.
• Novatr has partnered with NSDC and Autodesk to empower AEC professionals in India, enhancing skill development and employability.

Exclusive Opportunities: EOI and RFP Updates from TNSDC; NSDC and HDFC

TNSDC-EOI for Master Trainers and Master Assessor

Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC) invites Expression of Interest (EOI) for Empanelment of Master Trainer and Master Assessor for Skill Development Training’s under TNSDC. Last date to apply is March 31st, 2024. Interested and eligible candidates shall submit their application by clicking on the link here.

Skill India Digital Accelerator Grant

Startup to apply for grants under Skill India Digital Accelerator Program by T-Hub in collaboration with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and HDFC Parivartan. Last date to apply: 01 Mar 2024. Click on the link here to apply: https://parivartan.accubate.app/ext/form/1748/1/apply

Stakeholder collaboration – Industry, Academia and Government

• Kerala government to open 210 skill training centers under STARS scheme, targeting vocational students, dropouts under 23, and PwD children for livelihood training.
• The inaugural batch of PM Vishwakarma Scheme training began at ITI Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, featuring Tailoring (Darzi) training for aspiring candidates, enhancing their skills.
• THSC and GNA University, Punjab, signed an MoU to integrate skill development into academic curricula, empowering students for careers in hospitality.
• Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Counci and Pharmacy Council of India collaborate to offer skill development for phrarmacy students in regulatory affairs, intellectual property, and bioinformatics.
• SCCL has set up a skill development center in Mandamarri town, Mancherial district, to empower unemployed youth in the coal belt by offering courses such as drone technician, solar technician, IOT and more.
• Ashok Leyland advances skill development in Uttarakhand, issuing Apprentice Engagement Letters to the first batch at Rudrapur Pantnagar to boost employment and skills in the state.
• Karnataka budget prioritizes infrastructure and education upskilling, allocating Rs 850 crore for institution upgrades, including new grades in primary schools and pre-university colleges on campuses.
• IIT Madras hosts CSR Summit on ‘Technology-Driven Social Impact,’ aiming to address societal challenges and foster collaboration for ‘Viksit Bharat @2047.’
• Delhi Public School Ranchi chosen as a Skills Hub under PMKVY 4.0, showcasing its dedication to offering top-notch skill development opportunities.
• The Association of National Exchanges Members of India in partnership with National Stock Exchange of India and Uttarakhand government to train students for careers in the financial services industry.

Skilling and Upskilling in Emerging Technologies

• UiPath aims to train 500,000 Indians in AI and automation by 2027, unveiling initiatives at the 2024 UiPath Academic Summit in Bengaluru.
• The Assam government to soon set up skill development centres for robotics, coding, 3-D printing and AI training at the women ITI Rehabari in Guwahati.
• ServiceNow and AICTE team up to skill 10,000 students initially, scaling to 25,000 in three years. Students will also learn AI technologies for broader employability.

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