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Economic Times
a day ago
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- Economic Times
Parliament Watch: India finds 7.23 MT rare earth reserves; NH build pace slows, key infra updates shared in Parliament
India holds substantial rare earth reserves, estimated at 7.23 million tonnes, primarily in coastal regions, alongside augmented resources of REE ore. Coal India has addressed a significant number of consumer grievances related to coal quality. The Dehradun-Delhi highway is slated for completion by October 2025, while a government-WEF partnership aims to enhance skills development. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The rare earth element resources estimated by the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), a unit of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), is around 7.23 million tonnes in-situ Rare Earth Elements oxide (REO) contained in 13.15 million tonnes monazite, a mineral of Thorium and Rare Earths occurring in the coastal beach, red sand and inland alluvium in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Gujarat and Maharashtra, minister Jitendra Singh informed the lower house. Around 1.29 million tonnes in-situ REO resource in hard rocks in parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Additionally, Geological Survey of India (GSI) has augmented 482.6 Mt resources of REE ore at various cut-off grades in 34 exploration projects. Coal India Ltd has received 186 consumer grievances, other than that of the Comptroller and Auditor General, related to coal quality issues since July 2023, minister G Kishan Reddy said. Out of them, 171 grievances have been resolved, he informed the Lok Sabha. Resolution of these grievances is a continuous process and is as per established procedure, he Dehradun-Delhi access controlled highway with a total capital cost of `11,868.6 crore is targeted for completion by October 2025, road transport and highway minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday in response to a question in Rajya ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF) is working on India Skills Accelerator initiative to close skilling gaps through inclusive upskilling and reskilling, mobilizing investment in lifelong learning, and fostering government industry collaboration, Jayant Chaudhary, minister of state (independent charge), MSDE said in response to a question in Rajya Sabha on government has constructed 10,660 km of length of national highways (NHs) during 2024-25 or 29 km per day, road transport and highway minister Nitin Gadkari said in response to a question in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. This is the second lowest pace of construction in the last five years, lowest being 28 km per day in 2022-23.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Parliament Watch: India finds 7.23 MT rare earth reserves; NH build pace slows, key infra updates shared in Parliament
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The rare earth element resources estimated by the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), a unit of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), is around 7.23 million tonnes in-situ Rare Earth Elements oxide (REO) contained in 13.15 million tonnes monazite, a mineral of Thorium and Rare Earths occurring in the coastal beach, red sand and inland alluvium in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Gujarat and Maharashtra, minister Jitendra Singh informed the lower house. Around 1.29 million tonnes in-situ REO resource in hard rocks in parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Additionally, Geological Survey of India (GSI) has augmented 482.6 Mt resources of REE ore at various cut-off grades in 34 exploration projects. Coal India Ltd has received 186 consumer grievances, other than that of the Comptroller and Auditor General, related to coal quality issues since July 2023, minister G Kishan Reddy said. Out of them, 171 grievances have been resolved, he informed the Lok Sabha. Resolution of these grievances is a continuous process and is as per established procedure, he Dehradun-Delhi access controlled highway with a total capital cost of `11,868.6 crore is targeted for completion by October 2025, road transport and highway minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday in response to a question in Rajya ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF) is working on India Skills Accelerator initiative to close skilling gaps through inclusive upskilling and reskilling, mobilizing investment in lifelong learning, and fostering government industry collaboration, Jayant Chaudhary, minister of state (independent charge), MSDE said in response to a question in Rajya Sabha on government has constructed 10,660 km of length of national highways (NHs) during 2024-25 or 29 km per day, road transport and highway minister Nitin Gadkari said in response to a question in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. This is the second lowest pace of construction in the last five years, lowest being 28 km per day in 2022-23.
Economic Times
2 days ago
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- Economic Times
Skills ministry launches AI programme for school students
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The ministry of skills development and entrepreneurship, on Tuesday, launched a national level initiative SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness) aimed at embedding AI awareness and foundational skills among school students (classes 6–12) and building AI literacy among educators.'The programme seeks to bridge the digital divide by ensuring equitable access to AI education across geographies, thereby supporting the national agenda of inclusive, future-ready skilling,' the ministry said in a statement issued to mark the 10 years of Skill India Mission SOAR comprises three progressive 15-hour modules for students—AI to be Aware, AI to Acquire, and AI to Aspire—and one independent 45-hour module for teachers titled AI for program introduces concepts such as AI basics, generative AI, AI in daily life, programming fundamentals, ethics, cybersecurity and future career the occasion, Jayant Chaudhary, minister of state (independent charge), MSDE, said his ministry, through the National Skills Development Corporation , has mobilised $14.4 million through Skill Impact Bond (SIB) to transform how skilling is financed, with a clear focus on employment the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) operationalized its advanced digital enterprise portal (DEP), officially named KaushalVerse and launched its revised comprehensive guidelines for the recognition and regulation of assessment agencies, 2025.'This state-of-the-art platform has been developed to streamline and democratize the core regulatory functions of NCVET, ensuring efficient, transparent, and responsive service delivery in the skill ecosystem,' the ministry guidelines mark a significant step forward ensuring standardized, transparent, and outcome-based assessment across the country, it the revised guidelines for the recognition and regulation of awarding bodies, 2025, were unveiled to align with the evolving education and employment ecosystem and the National Education Policy 2020 and the National Credit Framework (NCrF).'These guidelines accentuate the integration of vocational education into mainstream systems, promoting flexible, multidisciplinary learning pathways,' it added.
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Skills ministry launches AI programme for school students
The ministry of skills development and entrepreneurship, on Tuesday, launched a national level initiative SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness) aimed at embedding AI awareness and foundational skills among school students (classes 6–12) and building AI literacy among educators. 'The programme seeks to bridge the digital divide by ensuring equitable access to AI education across geographies, thereby supporting the national agenda of inclusive, future-ready skilling,' the ministry said in a statement issued to mark the 10 years of Skill India Mission . Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category SOAR comprises three progressive 15-hour modules for students—AI to be Aware, AI to Acquire, and AI to Aspire—and one independent 45-hour module for teachers titled AI for educators. The program introduces concepts such as AI basics, generative AI, AI in daily life, programming fundamentals, ethics, cybersecurity and future career opportunities. On the occasion, Jayant Chaudhary, minister of state (independent charge), MSDE, said his ministry, through the National Skills Development Corporation , has mobilised $14.4 million through Skill Impact Bond (SIB) to transform how skilling is financed, with a clear focus on employment outcomes. Live Events Besides, the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) operationalized its advanced digital enterprise portal (DEP), officially named KaushalVerse and launched its revised comprehensive guidelines for the recognition and regulation of assessment agencies, 2025. 'This state-of-the-art platform has been developed to streamline and democratize the core regulatory functions of NCVET, ensuring efficient, transparent, and responsive service delivery in the skill ecosystem,' the ministry said. These guidelines mark a significant step forward ensuring standardized, transparent, and outcome-based assessment across the country, it added. Even the revised guidelines for the recognition and regulation of awarding bodies, 2025, were unveiled to align with the evolving education and employment ecosystem and the National Education Policy 2020 and the National Credit Framework (NCrF). 'These guidelines accentuate the integration of vocational education into mainstream systems, promoting flexible, multidisciplinary learning pathways,' it added.
Indian Express
2 days ago
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- Indian Express
Ministry of Skill Development rolls out SOAR programme to introduce AI learning in Classes 6 to 12
The Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary, today launched SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness), a national programme designed to embed AI awareness and foundational learning among school students from Classes 6 to 12. SOAR includes three progressive 15-hour modules for students titled AI to be Aware, AI to Acquire, and AI to Aspire, and a 45-hour module for teachers titled AI for Educators. Addressing an event held in New Delhi, Minister Jayant Chaudhary said, India aspires to build the world's largest network of young learners actively engaging with artificial intelligence (AI). This vision includes school students not just learning about AI but applying it in meaningful, real-world contexts. He further added this would represent a significant step towards building a tech-driven, future-ready India. He also emphasised the government's long-term vision under 'Viksit Bharat 2047' and reiterated that India's skilling journey is central to national development. The programme covers topics like AI basics, generative AI, ethical use of technology, cybersecurity, and career pathways. The MSDE also operationalised KaushalVerse, the new Digital Enterprise Portal by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET). The platform aims to streamline the regulatory framework in vocational training and make skill-related services more efficient and accessible. Another major launch was India's first and the world's largest outcomes-based development impact bond for skilling and employment—Skill Impact Bond (SIB). Led by MSDE through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), the SIB has mobilised $14.4 million and aims to link skilling efforts more directly with employment outcomes The event also saw the signing of several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening public-private and international partnerships in skill development. One of the major agreements was signed between MSDE and the Government of the French Republic, focusing on collaboration in vocational education, joint curriculum development, Centres of Excellence, and cross-country training models. The Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Una will train 120 candidates in Electrical Technician and Software Programming roles under PMKVY 4.0, focusing on deep-tech and IT-ITeS sectors. IIT Hyderabad will train 280 candidates in Sangareddy, Telangana, in Electronics, Hydrocarbon, and Capital Goods sectors for job roles like CNC Programmer and AI–ML Engineer. IIT Patna will train 1,440 candidates in Patna, Bihar, across sectors like agriculture, green jobs, and healthcare. Job roles include EV Service Technician, AR/VR Engineer, and Elderly Caretaker. NIT Agartala will deliver training for 370 candidates in West Tripura in areas such as Automotive IoT, Bamboo Work Artisan, and AI–Data Science. RRU will conduct training in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, for 240 candidates in job roles ranging from Yoga Wellness Trainer to Fire Safety Officer, combining digital and wellness-oriented skills. NSTI Mumbai signed an MoU with ICICI Foundation to support rural incubation and entrepreneurship through vocational training and project-based skilling. A series of Flexi MoUs were signed under the PMKVY institutional strengthening strategy with companies such as Dixon Technologies, Microsoft, and HCL, aimed at customising training in line with current industry requirements.
