The Chhattisgarh Cabinet has approved the ‘Chief Minister’s Startup and New-Age Industry Preparedness through Up-skilling of New Generation Youth (NIPUN) Mission’ to facilitate employment, skill development, and innovation.
The mission is scheduled for implementation over 5 years with a total financial outlay of ₹500 crore.
The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has signed a strategic partnership with the Japan-based Fourth Valley Concierge Corporation (FVCC) to enhance workforce mobility for Indian professionals seeking employment in Japan.
The partnership will utilize the NSDC Trust’s “Credibility Check” framework to establish a transparent verification system for these professionals.
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Jayant Chaudhary has inaugurated the first United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Chair in Asia on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development at the Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU) in Pune, Maharashtra.
The launch took place during the international conference “Women Leading the Future of Work”, organised in collaboration with UNESCO. Dr Swati Mujumdar, the Pro-Chancellor of SSPU, has been named the UNESCO Chairholder. The university has also introduced the “Kushal Saathi” initiative to provide structured mentorship for girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines and career opportunities.