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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
12-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
‘Skill Olympic' to provide platform for youth-led innovations
Lucknow: The UP govt will host a grand "Skill Olympic" in Lucknow on July 15 and 16 to mark World Youth Skill Day with the aim of providing a platform for youth-led innovations, particularly those based on modern technologies like artificial intelligence. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The event will be organised under the Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission (UPSDM). "Selected trainees from every district will showcase their projects, models, apps or tech-based solutions. The initiative, to be held under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, will not only give them technological recognition but also help position them as an industry ready workforce," said mission director Pulkit Khare. It will feature exhibitions of innovations in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, drone technology, health tech, smart agriculture and digital designing. In a competition-based format, the best innovations will be awarded. The event will also see the participation of industry representatives, startup incubators, investors and academics. Khare added that this is not just an exhibition, but a platform to empower youth. "Many participants who were once unemployed are now emerging as AI-trained, skilled entrepreneurs. This initiative is a powerful step towards grounding the goals of the Skill India Mission," he said. Meanwhile, a Kaushal Mela will also be held as part of the event, showcasing a blend of industry, talent and culture. More than 100 stalls will be set up for live demonstrations of handicraft, healthcare products, electronics, chikankari and textile goods.
Fashion Value Chain
04-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Groyyo & UPSDM Partner to Power Apparel Skill Training
Groyyo Consulting, a leading force in India and Bangladesh's apparel manufacturing consulting space, has announced a transformative partnership with the Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission (UPSDM) under the Flexi MoU scheme. This collaboration is a strategic step toward empowering youth in Uttar Pradesh through industry-driven skill development in the textile and fashion manufacturing sector. The alliance focuses on creating tailored training programs that reflect real-time industry needs, enhancing employability while promoting sustainable regional growth. Groyyo aims to align grassroots potential with industry demand, thereby contributing to India's broader goals under the Make in India and Skill India initiatives. Abhishek Yugal, Managing Partner at Groyyo, emphasized the firm's mission to not only fill workforce gaps but also cultivate a skilled, future-ready manufacturing workforce that supports national economic growth. The initiative also addresses rural talent migration by creating localized opportunities, fostering a stable industrial ecosystem in the region. With a forward-looking approach, Groyyo is tapping into global supply chain shifts to establish India's competitiveness in apparel production. Groyyo CEO Subin Mitra reiterated the deeper purpose of the partnership—moving beyond business to build life-changing opportunities for youth in the apparel sector, enabling them to shape their own futures.
Fashion Network
23-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Groyyo partners with Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission
Groyyo Consulting has entered a strategic partnership with the Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission under the Flexi MoU scheme to support skill development in the state's textile and apparel manufacturing sector. The initiative is designed to align workforce training with evolving industry requirements and create sustainable employment opportunities. Through the collaboration, Groyyo Consulting will develop and deliver customised training programmes aimed at equipping young talent in Uttar Pradesh with relevant skills, the business announced in a press release. The company's focus is on building a resilient, future-ready workforce capable of supporting India's broader industrial ambitions. 'Skill development is the cornerstone of sustainable economic growth," said Groyyo Consulting's managing partner Abhishek Yugal in a press release. "By aligning industry needs with grassroots potential, we're creating a scalable model that doesn't just fill job vacancies, but cultivates a robust, innovative workforce that can drive India's industrial ecosystem forward." The partnership also supports the Make in India and Skill India initiatives, while working to prevent talent migration by strengthening local employment ecosystems. Groyyo's expansion into workforce development follows its broader aim to optimise textile manufacturing and support MSMEs through technology and consulting. 'The partnership with UPSDM transcends business initiative to a transformative mission," said Groyyo's co-founder and CEO Subin Mitra. "We are here to build bridges of opportunity in the apparel manufacturing sector. Empowering young minds to become architects of their own futures, we are on a course to impact real change in this industry.'
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Entrepreneurship devpt prog for youth
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission under the department of vocational education, skill development and entrepreneurship will host the "Towards Entrepreneurship Development in Uttar Pradesh" programme at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow on Tuesday. Mission director Pulkit Khare said representatives from the industry, prestigious institutions, and training partners (PIA) will gather on one platform during this programme to ensure that youth receive contemporary and demand-based training and can directly connect with employment. This programme strives not only for skill development but also for promoting entrepreneurship. It will establish a synergy between the needs of industries and the capabilities of the youth, opening new avenues for livelihood. Being organised as part of the union govt's Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana , the programme aims to provide free vocational training to impoverished rural youth aged 15 to 35 years (15 to 45 years for women) to make them employable. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Minister of State Kapil Dev Agarwal said: "To connect the state's youth with employment opportunities by providing training aligned with global demands. Programmes like this are a significant initiative towards the vision of Skill India and Employment-Oriented Uttar Pradesh."
