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UNESCO CHAIR ON GENDER INCLUSION & SKILL DEVELOPMENT Why in the News? New global initiative: UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion & Skill Development launched at Symbiosis Skills and Professional University. First in Asia: Marks a significant step towards women-led skill development and workforce participation in emerging sectors. Key features of the initiative Focus area: Promotes …
Read MoreRethinking India’s Skilling Ecosystem and Employability Outcomes Why in the News? Despite massive investments under PMKVY and related schemes, skilling has not emerged as a preferred pathway for Indian youth. Low formal vocational training coverage, weak industry participation, and credibility issues of Sector Skill Councils have triggered a rethink of India’s skilling outcomes. This reevaluation …
Read MoreViksit Bharat Livelihood Vision Syllabus GS 3: Employment Why in the News? Recently, the President of India gave assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, enhancing rural employment entitlements and restructuring livelihood delivery through a strengthened statutory, decentralised, and convergence-based framework. This process, much like obtaining environmental clearances …
Read MoreChaupal Program Boosts Grassroots Handicraft Ecosystem Nationwide Why in the News ? The Ministry of Textiles has launched a nationwide rollout of the Chaupal Program to strengthen India’s handicrafts ecosystem. The initiative focuses on artisan empowerment, district-level outreach, and cluster-based development, aligning with the National Handicrafts Development Programme. Nationwide Rollout and Program Objectives: The Chaupal …
Read MoreIndia–Afghanistan Hold Talks to Strengthen Cooperation in Textile Sector India and Afghanistan have held a high-level meeting in New Delhi to deepen cooperation in the textile sector. The Afghan delegation, led by Shafiullah Azam (Director General of Economic Relations), met A. Bipin Menon (Trade Advisor, Ministry of Textiles) to explore new avenues of economic engagement. …
Read MoreKarnataka’s Skill Development Policy 2025-2032: A Strategic Move for Economic Growth Karnataka, one of India’s leading states in terms of economic growth, has launched its Skill Development Policy 2025-2032. This policy aims to create a skilled workforce aligned with emerging sectors like AI, blockchain, and green energy, in line with the state’s ambition to become …
Read MoreKerala Ranks Fourth Nationally in Employability Rate Why in the News ? Kerala has secured the fourth position in India’s employability rankings, achieving a 72.16% employability rate as per the India Skills Report 2026, highlighting its strong job readiness, gender inclusivity, and rising prominence of Tier-2 cities like Kochi as talent hubs. This achievement also …
Read MoreBuilding India’s Path to a Knowledge Power Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in the News ? The editorial highlights insights from Nobel Laureate Joel Mokyr’s works such as The Gifts of Athena and The Lever of Riches, which explore how nations transition into knowledge …
Read MoreAdvancing Tribal Empowerment Through Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan Conclave Why in the News ? President Droupadi Murmu attended the National Conclave on Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan in New Delhi, organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs under the vision of Viksit Bharat, focusing on the Tribal Village Vision 2030 and nationwide Village Action Plans for inclusive development. …
Read MorePowering the India-Australia Clean Energy Alliance Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, International Treaties & Agreements, Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News? Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, is visiting New Delhi to meet India’s Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi, advancing the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership (REP). …
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