MSDE

05 Jul

MSDE and MHI sign MoU to facilitate training in engineering trades

Business CorrespondentBusiness, Indiaindia, MHI sign, MoU, MSDE

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a collaborative ecosystem for imparting skill development training in the capital goods sector. The partnership is aimed at facilitating training in several engineering trades through Qualification Packs developed by MHI-related Sector Skill Councils (like Automotive, Infrastructure, Instrumentation and Capital Goods) under the Scheme for Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Capital Goods Sector Phase II. MSDE through National Skill Development Corporation will facilitate linkages between various Sector Skill Councils and industry partners for imparting skilling in engineering trades.…

23 May

MSDE further built the capacity of officers from its ecosystem

Business CorrespondentBusiness, Indiaindia, ISB, MSDE

In line with the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's ambitious program 'Mission Karmayogi,' which is a first-of-its-kind experiment in the direction of capacity building and modernizing the mindset, methodology and skillset of government employees, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship recently partnered with the Indian School of Business to conduct capacity-building programs for MSDE officials. A total of 120 officers across divisions under MSDE would be undergoing a comprehensive five-day-long residential training across ISB Hyderabad and Mohali campuses. The first batch of 30 officers has completed their training at ISB Mohali campus with a convocation ceremony held for…

18 May

MSDE partners with the Indian School of Business

Business CorrespondentBusiness, IndiaIndian School of Business, MSDE

In line with the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's ambitious program 'Mission Karmayogi,' which is a first-of-its-kind experiment in the direction of capacity building and modernizing the mindset, methodology, and skillset of government employees, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship recently partnered with the Indian School of Business to conduct capacity-building programs for MSDE officials.A total of 120 officers across divisions under MSDE would be undergoing a comprehensive five-day-long residential training across ISB Hyderabad and Mohali campuses. The first batch of 30 officers has completed their training at ISB Mohali campus with a convocation ceremony held for the…

13 May

MSDE organizes a virtual workshop with CPSEs

Business CorrespondentBusiness, IndiaCPSEs, india, MSDE

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organized a virtual workshop with Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). CPSEs were briefed on the latest reforms and initiatives undertaken by the ministry and were encouraged to engage more apprentices.The workshop was attended by CMDs, HR manager,s and CSR heads of more than 100 CPSEs who shared their work on apprenticeship training. MSDE stated that all companies should register themselves on the Skill India portal. CPSEs were encouraged to enhance the number of apprentices engaged by them to max 15% of the total employee strength including contractual staff in the current band…

09 May

Upskill 4000 ISRO technical staff over the next 5 years

Business CorrespondentBusiness, IndiaMSDE, MSDE Shri Rajesh Aggarwal

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) signs a MoU with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The an MoU was signed by the Secretary of MSDE Shri Rajesh Aggarwal and the Secretary of Department of Space/ Chairman ISRO Shri S. Somanath. The programme is aimed at creating a formal framework for short-term courses to provide training for the skill development and capacity- building of the technical staff of ISRO as per the industry requirements. More than 4000 ISRO technical employees will be trained in the programme over the course of the next 5 years. The location of the…

18 Apr

MSDE completes training of female employees

Business CorrespondentBusinessindia, MSDE

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organized a five-day-long self-defense workshop for all its women employees, in partnership with the Sports, Physical Education, Fitness, and Leisure Skill Council (SPEFL-SC). The participants were trained in self-defense techniques, mental agility, and being aware of their surroundings to avoid possible danger. More than 50 women employees of the ministry participated in the session, which commenced on March 28, 2022. The main objective of the workshop was to make women mindful of their security and instill confidence to deal with any unforeseen situations. The training modules also taught them to be mentally…

06 Apr

MSDE commences Skill India Self-Defence Training workshop

Business CorrespondentBusinessindia, MSDE, SPEFL-SC

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) inaugurated five-day self-defence training – ‘Meri Suraksha, Meri Zimmedari’. The programme has been organised by the Sports, Physical Education, Fitness and Leisure Skills Council (SPEFL-SC) based on the world’s best fighting systems and it has witnessed the participation of more than 50 women. Mission Karmayogi by Shri Narendra Modi is a one of a kind initiative that focuses on capacity building while modernizing the thinking and the approach of the government employees. The instructors are experts in teaching the world’s best techniques along with situational awareness. These techniques have been designed by…

01 Apr

INS Shivaji as the Centre of Excellence in Marine Engineering

Business CorrespondentBusinessINS Shivaji, MSDE

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) recognised INS Shivaji as the Centre of Excellence in the field of Marine Engineering on 22nd March 2022. The recognition certificate was presented by the Honorable Secretary of MSDE IAS Shri Rajesh Aggarwal to the Commanding Officer of INS Shivaji CMDE Arvind Rawal. INS Shivaji houses the Naval College of Engineering which educates and trains Indian Navy and Coast Guard officials. INS Shivaji's Centre of Excellence was established in 2014 with a broad mandate that included the induction of niche technologies for naval applications, quality research in collaboration with R&D and academic…

10 Mar

MSDE organized a special event on International Women’s Day 2022

editorBusinessInternational Women’s Day 20, MSDE

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship organized a special event on International Women’s Day 2022, recognizing the accomplishments made by women in the skill ecosystem and honoring them for their active participation in augmenting India’s economic growth. The event was graced by the presence of esteemed dignitaries from the ministry and partner ecosystem of Skill India Mission. The inauguration of 21 National Institutes for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) extension centers in National Skill Training Institutes (NSTI) took place to promote entrepreneurship across the country. NIESBUD will also conduct an entrepreneurship awareness program followed by an entrepreneurship development…

12 Feb

MSDE and IGNOU inaugurated 33 Extension Centres

editorBusiness, IndiaIGNOU, MSDE

The Secretary of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India Shri Rajesh Aggarwal and the Vice Chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Professor Nageshwar Rao inaugurated 33 Extension Centres, aimed at strengthening the vocational and technical training framework in the skill ecosystem. The inauguration of the IGNOU-MSDE Extension Centres at National Skill Training Institutes (NSTI) will help in meeting the aspirations of the country’s youth who are undertaking skill and trade-based programmes. Professor Rao highlighted the importance of skill training and elaborated on the programmes being offered through 33 NSTIs across the country. Prof. R.P. Das,…