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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Guaranteed skill training, jobs to needy soon: Govt
Lucknow: The Yogi govt is set to launch a major initiative under its zero poverty campaign (ZPC) in UP. As part of it, members of families identified through the campaign will receive guaranteed skill training, along with stable livelihood opportunities that will ensure a steady income and a better quality of life. Chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh said Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's ZPC, aimed at empowering the poor, will also promote social harmony. "It can become a model for the entire country, where govt and industries work together to fight poverty," he said. Singh said that under this campaign, the head of each identified poor family will be enrolled in a guaranteed skill training program. In the first phase, heads of 300 families will receive skill training, followed by all identified families across the state. The training will be provided by the Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission, with support from around 1,000 training partners. The training will focus on practical, job-oriented skills in areas where employment opportunities are high. The training will follow a comprehensive 360-degree approach, focusing on seven essential skill areas — including office and toilet cleaning, guest handling, housekeeping, and hospitality. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bosnia And Herzegovina: New Container Houses (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo To boost participants' confidence in professional environments, language skills will also be a key part of the training. The training will be aligned with industry standards to ensure both quality and relevance, equipping candidates to succeed in the corporate sector, said a govt spokesperson. After the training is complete, candidates will be placed in jobs with leading national and international companies such as Hotel Taj, State Bank of India (SBI), LT Limited, Medanta, and the Adani Group. Trained individuals will earn a minimum monthly salary of Rs 18,400, helping them support their families with dignity. To note, Yogi govt's guaranteed skilling programme and guaranteed placement programme under the ZPC have received strong support from industries across the state, the country and even abroad. So far, 40 major business leaders have pledged to provide jobs to members of families identified under the campaign, reflecting the wide reach and growing success of this initiative.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Amit Shah chairs Central Zonal Council meet in Varanasi; CMs of UP, MP, C'garh, U'khand attend
A meeting of the Central Zonal Council , chaired by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah, discussed regional law and order, border security, disaster response and environmental protection with chief ministers and senior officials of four states on Tuesday. The CMs of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Uttarakhand attended the 25th edition of the high-level meeting held in Varanasi. The aim of the meeting, held at Hotel Taj, was to strengthen inter-state coordination and cooperative federalism , as per a statement. A resolution lauding the "strong will of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the valour of the Indian Armed Forces" was unanimously passed at the meeting, the statement said. The last meeting of the council was held on October 7, 2023, in Uttarakhand. Zonal councils provide a structured mechanism for dialogue and discussion on issues affecting two or more states or the Centre and states and serve as an important platform to enable cooperation. Live Events Shah, who arrived in Varanasi on Monday for a two-day visit, led discussions with the chief ministers of the four states and other senior officials. The discussions centred around social development, transportation and border issues, law and order, environmental concerns, and matters related to minorities. During his address, Shah said the Central Zonal Council is the only one among India's five zonal councils where there is no dispute between any of the member states -- calling it a significant achievement. All four states are BJP-ruled states. The home minister also highlighted that while only 11 meetings of zonal councils and 14 meetings of their standing committees were held between 2004 and 2014, the period from 2014 to 2025 has seen 28 zonal council meetings and 33 standing committee meetings -- two-fold increase. A total of 1,287 issues have been resolved during these meetings, he said. Shah urged member states to increase the revenue of gram panchayats by framing appropriate rules, saying that stronger financial foundations would make India's three-tier panchayati raj system more effective. Fast-track investigation and judicial processing of crimes against women and children through dedicated Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), implementation of brick-and-mortar banking facilities in every village, and expanding the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112) were among the key issues discussed, the statement noted. Shah also called on states to take concrete steps to eliminate child malnutrition, bring school dropout rates to zero, and strengthen the cooperative sector. In a post on X, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has identified cooperative and competitive federalism as a powerful medium for the holistic development of the country." Adityanath posted ahead of the meeting that the council strengthens federal unity, national integrity, and regional development. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami posted on X, "During the meeting, I requested increased support through the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to strengthen road, communication, and security infrastructure in the border areas. I also stressed the need for faster expansion of BharatNet and satellite communication services under the Vibrant Village Programme," he said. Dhami said he requested that the grant process under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana be simplified, called for the repealing of the 1989 Remote Valley Notification, and asked for additional central assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana to repair roads damaged during natural disasters during monsoon in the hilly regions of Uttarakhand. He also requested the Centre's support for "setting up a glacier research centre, biodiversity conservation institute, and an international adventure sports training centre. "Additionally, I sought assistance for successfully organising the Nanda Raj Jat Yatra (2026) and the 2027 Kumbh Mela," he said. Dhami added that the state government is working towards making Uttarakhand an active contributor in building ' Viksit Bharat '. MP CM Mohan Yadav said the discussion focused on cooperation between states, development, security, health and tourism. He shared a photo from the meeting. Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai said the meeting saw detailed discussions on a range of critical issues and described it as a key step towards "cooperative and competitive federalism". Earlier in the morning, Yadav and Sai offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple ahead of the meeting. There are five zonal councils in the country that are statutory bodies set up under the States Re-organisation Act, 1956, to provide a common meeting ground to the states and Union territories in each zone for resolution of inter-state and regional issues, fostering balanced socioeconomic regional development and building harmonious Centre-state relations. The home minister chairs all five zonal councils. Chief ministers, lieutenant governors or administrators of member states/UTs are their members. Over the past eleven years, 62 meetings of regional councils and their standing committees have been held with the cooperation of state governments, central ministries and departments, the statement added.
NDTV
24-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Amit Shah Chairs Central Zonal Council Meet in Varanasi
Varanasi (UP): A meeting of the Central Zonal Council, chaired by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah, discussed regional law and order, border security, disaster response and environmental protection with chief ministers and senior officials of four states on Tuesday. The CMs of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Uttarakhand attended the 25th edition of the high-level meeting held in Varanasi. The aim of the meeting, held at Hotel Taj, was to strengthen inter-state coordination and cooperative federalism, according to the Press Information Bureau (PIB). The last meeting of the council was held on October 7, 2023, in Uttarakhand. Zonal councils provide a structured mechanism for dialogue and discussion on issues affecting two or more states or the Centre and states and serve as an important platform to enable cooperation. Mr Shah, who arrived in Varanasi on Monday for a two-day visit, led discussions with the chief ministers of the four states and other senior officials. According to government sources, the discussions centred around social development, transportation and border issues, law and order, environmental concerns, and matters related to minorities. In a post on X, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has identified cooperative and competitive federalism as a powerful medium for the holistic development of the country. In this spirit, I participated in the 25th Central Zonal Council meeting chaired by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah in Varanasi." He posted ahead of the meeting that the council strengthens federal unity, national integrity, and regional development. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami posted on X, "During the meeting, I requested increased support through the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to strengthen road, communication, and security infrastructure in the border areas. I also stressed the need for faster expansion of BharatNet and satellite communication services under the Vibrant Village Programme," he said. He said he requested that the grant process under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana be simplified, called for the repealing of the 1989 Remote Valley Notification, and asked for additional central assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana to repair roads damaged during natural disasters during monsoon in the hilly regions of Uttarakhand. He also requested the Centre's support for "setting up a glacier research centre, biodiversity conservation institute, and an international adventure sports training centre. "Additionally, I sought assistance for successfully organizing the Nanda Raj Jat Yatra (2026) and the 2027 Kumbh Mela," he said. Mr Dhami added that the state government is working towards making Uttarakhand an active contributor in building 'Viksit Bharat'. MP CM Mohan Yadav said the discussion focused on cooperation between states, development, security, health and tourism. He shared a photo from the meeting. Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai said the meeting saw detailed discussions on a range of critical issues and described it as a key step towards "cooperative and competitive federalism". Earlier in the morning, Yadav and Sai offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple ahead of the meeting. There are five zonal councils in the country that are statutory bodies set up under the States Re-organisation Act, 1956, to provide a common meeting ground to the states and Union territories in each zone for resolution of inter-state and regional issues, fostering balanced socioeconomic regional development and building harmonious Centre-state relations.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Varanasi gears up for CZC meeting, final touches underway
1 2 Varanasi: With the Central Zonal Council (CZC) meeting scheduled for June 25, preparations have intensified in Varanasi. Beautification works are nearing completion, particularly along routes that will witness VIP movements beginning Monday evening. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and the CMs of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are expected to attend the meeting. According to officials, this will be the first time a non-state capital city is hosting a zonal council meeting, mrking a significant moment for Varanasi following its successful hosting of G20 events in 2023. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Divisional Commissioner S. Rajalingam and Commissioner of Police Mohit Agrawal confirmed that all logistical and security arrangements are in the final stages. The visiting CMs— Pushkar Singh Dhami (Uttarakhand), Mohan Yadav (Madhya Pradesh), and Vishnu Deo Sai (Chhattisgarh) — will arrive in the city on Monday. That evening, they will offer prayers at the Kaal Bhairav and Kashi Vishwanath temples before proceeding to the meeting venue at Hotel Taj in Nadesar on Tuesday morning. To ensure smooth movement and aesthetic appeal, authorities are focusing on key areas including the stretch from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Hotel Taj and the roads leading to both temples. Thematic display boards are being installed along the Varuna bridge, while road dividers are being freshly painted. Work on enhancing street lighting and greenery is also nearing completion, with multiple agencies working in coordination. On the security front, Commissioner Agrawal said a multi-layered deployment plan has been finalised. Security personnel will be stationed at the venue and across the VIP routes. Measures include rooftop surveillance, deployment of officers in plain clothes, drone monitoring, and route diversions. Traffic diversions will remain in effect from Monday evening until the dignitaries' departure on Tuesday. CM Yogi during his visit to the venue on June 16, had reviewed the arrangements and instructed officials to ensure the timely completion of all pending work. With issues from multiple departments expected to be discussed, senior officials from Union ministries and departments of the four participating states have already started arriving in the city.
Indian Express
14-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Five foreign universities awarded LOIs to set up campuses in Maharashtra's Educity
As five foreign universities were awarded Letters of Intent (LOIs) on Saturday to set up their campuses in Maharashtra's Educity — a 250-acre facility to come up near Navi Mumbai International Airport, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that world-class global education will now become available to Indian students in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The CM was speaking at the 'Mumbai Rising: Creating an International Education City' event at Hotel Taj. The LOIs were awarded to the five foreign universities in the presence of Union Education Minister Dharmedra Pradhan and officials from the University Grants Commission (UGC), which has drawn up regulatory policy for Foreign Higher Educational Institutions wanting to set up campuses in India. Pradhan said nine foreign universities have already been given permission to set up campuses in various parts of the country. And six more are in the pipeline. 'While our criteria was that all these universities are among the top 500 global ranks, most of those approved are from among the top 100 global ranks. India is becoming a destination for education and all this is made possible due to the National Education Policy NEP 2020.' Fadnavis highlighted the state government's plan to turn Mumbai into a global education hub with Educity, which will be a global education destination with infrastructure planned for 10 world-class universities. Fadnavis said five more foreign universities are to set up campuses in Educity, but their names are yet to be finalised. He added, 'Biggest benefit of this is to many youngsters from India who are not able to accomplish their dream of studying abroad due to inaccessibility or unaffordability. But now that these universities are going to be in Mumbai, Indian students will be able to accomplish their dream of foreign education with a 23-30 per cent lower cost.' Stating that this education hub aims to contribute to the growing economy of the country by providing a global workforce, Fadnavis also announced plans of setting up an innovation city in the same vicinity, which will be dedicated to encouraging the research ecosystem. 'Existence of these global universities near the innovation city will foster collaborations between academic research and industry innovations, creating the next generation of tech and other sector innovators,' he said. Reiterating how world-class education will be affordable and accessible to Indian students with foreign universities setting up campuses in India, Pradhan said, 'The entry of foreign universities will accelerate India's progress in education and development.' All these universities will enjoy full autonomy in deciding the curriculum, fees, programmes, course content, faculty recruitment among others. The affirmative reservations applicable in other higher education institutions in India will not be applicable to these universities. It will be up to the universities and their policies on whether they want to provide any scholarships. 📌 University of Aberdeen (UK): One of the oldest universities in the UK, it becomes the first Scottish university to establish a campus in India 📌 University of Western Australia (Australia): Part of Australia's prestigious Group of Eight (Go8), it will offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in high-demand STEM fields — science, engineering, and industrial sectors 📌 University of York (UK): A leading research-intensive institution and a member of the Russell Group. It will offer cutting-edge programs in Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, business, economics, and creative industries 📌 Illinois Institute of Technology (US): The first American university to independently award degrees from a campus in India. It will offer programs in computer science, engineering, and business 📌 Istituto Europeo di Design (Italy): One of Europe's premium design schools, it will offer globally benchmarked training in fashion, product design, and visual communication
