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Time of India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Cyber security plus initiative in Arunachal
Itanagar: The Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the NIIT Foundation, New Delhi, for the implementation of cyber security plus initiative across the DDU-GKY and RSETI training centres among the rural youths of Arunachal Pradesh. The memorandum of understanding was signed between the two sides during the two-day performance review committee meeting at the Sushma Swaraj Bhavan organised by the ministry of rural development at New Delhi, ArSRLM programme manager (knowledge management and communication) Charu Okam said in an official statement on Wednesday.
Hans India
15-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
World Youth Skills Day celebrated in Greater Noida: Focus on empowering people through AI, digital skills
Greater Noida: World Youth Skills Day was celebrated on Tuesday with great enthusiasm in Greater Noida, with a series of discussions and events dedicated to empowering young people with cutting-edge skills. Stakeholders from government agencies, training institutes, and industry partners gathered to highlight how initiatives like the Skill Development Mission are transforming the lives of the youth by equipping them with industry-relevant skills and facilitating employment opportunities. Hundreds of young people in Greater Noida have found gainful employment through the Skill Development Mission. Beneficiaries shared that apart from professional training, they are also being provided with essential amenities like food and accommodation during their learning period, ensuring that financial hardship does not stand in the way of acquiring valuable skills. The scheme also places a strong emphasis on making women self-reliant by offering tailored training and job opportunities. This year's World Youth Skills Day carries special significance as it marks the 10th anniversary of the Skill India Mission. Launched in 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the mission was designed to transform India into a global hub of skilled talent by equipping youth with industry-relevant capabilities, promoting entrepreneurship, and supporting sustainable livelihoods. The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) is part of the Ministry of Rural Development's National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) and aims to reduce poverty by providing sustainable employment to over 550 lakh poor rural youth. It focusses on placing candidates in jobs that offer regular monthly wages at or above the minimum wage, significantly improving the livelihoods of families across India. World Youth Skills Day is observed every year on July 15 to underline the strategic importance of empowering young people with skills necessary for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship. The United Nations General Assembly declared this day in 2014, following a resolution initiated by Sri Lanka. The first celebration in 2015 coincided with the launch of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which places strong emphasis on quality education and decent work for all. The theme for this year, 'Youth Empowerment Through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Skills,' reflects the transformative role of technology in shaping careers and societies. As AI continues to redefine industries, building digital literacy and advanced technical capabilities among youth is critical to ensuring they become leaders of change rather than passive participants. The celebration in Greater Noida included motivational addresses, skill demonstrations, and inspiring success stories from beneficiaries. Anita, a participant of the programme, shared her journey: 'Earlier, I didn't know what to do. With this Yojana, I came to Greater Noida. Now I am working as a floor manager in a hospital. This scheme changed my life.' Manisha, another beneficiary, highlighted the entrepreneurial boost the scheme has given her. 'I took three months of sewing training. We now have around 20 machines and are getting orders from Noida, Delhi, and Gurugram. We have done business worth Rs 30 lakh so far," she told IANS. The event also showcased how initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and the Skill India Digital Hub are accelerating India's journey to becoming a global skill powerhouse. Since 2015, over 1.6 crore youths have been trained under PMKVY across 38 sectors ranging from manufacturing and traditional crafts to healthcare, IT, electronics, and retail. Importantly, 45 per cent of those trained under PMKVY are women, and a significant proportion belong to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes, demonstrating the government's focus on inclusive growth. This widespread training effort has contributed to a notable increase in job-readiness among college graduates — from 34 per cent in 2014 to over 51 per cent in 2024. With nearly 65 per cent of India's population under the age of 35, skilling and youth empowerment remain critical to securing the country's economic future.
New Indian Express
26-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Centre's rural skilling efforts show mixed results in Telangana
HYDERABAD: The Employment Generation and Marketing Mission (EGMM), under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY), has shown varied outcomes in rural skill development across two phases between 2016 and 2025. During the first phase (2016–19), EGMM exceeded its target by training 50,578 candidates against a goal of 47,311, achieving 106.91%. Of these, 27,701 secured jobs, resulting in a 58.55% placement rate. The project operated through 46 Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) with a financial outlay of Rs 407.50 crore. Of this, Rs 280.95 crore was released and Rs 223.05 crore spent. As of May 2025, all funds from this cycle have been utilised. The second phase (2019–25), however, has lagged. Out of a target of 45,829, only 36,240 candidates have been trained so far (79.08%), with 17,767 placed, reflecting a 38.77% placement rate, nearly 20% lower than in the earlier phase. An additional 3,783 candidates are still undergoing training. This phase is being implemented through 56 PIAs. While Rs 417.08 crore was allocated for the current phase, only Rs 191.29 crore has been released. However, Rs 222.47 crore has been spent, possibly from earlier balances or reallocations. The remaining Rs 34.70 crore remains unutilised. Data accessed by TNIE reveals that EGMM is still awaiting the Rs 70 crore committed by the state government as its share. The delay is reportedly impacting training delivery and placement services. Experts suggest that to revitalise the employment mission, the government must ensure timely fund release and establish stronger industry linkages.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Central team visits skill devpt training centres
Bhubaneswar: A central team comprising two members from the ministry of rural development visited various training centres set up under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY). The skill training programme is implemented in the state by the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) and panchayati raj and drinking water their visit, the team comprising Shashi Kumar Yadav, mission manager ( skill development ), and Lokesh Sukhwani, mission manager (legal affairs), held discussions with officials regarding various issues in the implementation of the DDU-GKY at the ORMAS office in this, the central team visited a training centre at Jagatpur in Cuttack district. They also visited the training centres at Jatni and Kantabada in Khurda inspecting the training centres, the central team conducted discussions with the representatives of project implementing agencies on issues such as project closure, release of funds and matters related to the management of the Kaushal Bharat A central team comprising two members from the ministry of rural development visited various training centres set up under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY). Operation Sindoor PM Modi meets NSA, chiefs of armed forces amid spike in tensions with Pak India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan Several airports in India to be closed till May 15 - check list The skill training programme is implemented in the state by the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) and panchayati raj and drinking water their visit, the team comprising Shashi Kumar Yadav, mission manager (skill development), and Lokesh Sukhwani, mission manager (legal affairs), held discussions with officials regarding various issues in the implementation of the DDU-GKY at the ORMAS office in this, the central team visited a training centre at Jagatpur in Cuttack district. They also visited the training centres at Jatni and Kantabada in Khurda inspecting the training centres, the central team conducted discussions with the representatives of project implementing agencies on issues such as project closure, release of funds and matters related to the management of the Kaushal Bharat
The Hindu
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Central team visits self-employment training institute in Thiruvananthapuram
A two-member delegation from the Union Ministry of Rural Development visited the Rural Self-Employment Training Institute at Statue Junction here on Monday. The delegation, comprising Lokesh Sukhwani, Mission Manager (Legal Affairs), and Dhriti Bania, Kerala State Point of Contact, visited the institute functioning as part of the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) that is being implemented in the State by the Kudumbashree. The visit was intended to review the functioning of the institute and the progress of DDU-GKY. The delegation conducted project implementation agency (PIA)-wise review of ongoing projects under DDU-GKY 1.0, PIA funds, projects under closure, and implementation of DDU-GKY 2.0. Rural Self-Employment Training Institutes are centres functioning under the Union and the State government for imparting training and skill upgrade to poor rural youth with support from banks. Unemployed people between the ages of 18 and 45 are given skill training for a short period.
