Rishikesh (The Hawk): This powerful life-skills program was intended to fill the participants with enthusiasm, peace of mind, and most importantly, a sense of responsibility. Students become stressed and tensed because of the expectations and responsibilities endowed upon them by their course of study. During the learning process, many of them feel confused and aimless. This program helps the students to relieve their stress, inhibitions, and other bad habits.Prof. Dr. Manoj Gupta, Dean of Academics, presided over the function and said that such programs are essential for students as they are undergoing professional courses which demand a lot of hard work and focus. Prof. Dr. Smriti Arora, Principal College of Nursing insisted on the need for de-stressing and urged students to undergo the course with full integrity and enthusiasm. During this program, the participants were charged with positivity by means of yoga, pranayama (breath control), meditation, and Sudarshan kriya.Mr. Nirmal Matella, Director, Art of Living, Rishikesh center addressed the gathering, who shared that students must try to become a better version of themselves having competition only with their previous self and not with each other. Dr. Rajarajeswari, Assistant Professor College of Nursing proposed the vote of thanks.&nbsp;Students Oshin Puri, Arpit Singh, and Tanya Chouhan organized the event and teachers Ms. Kirti, Ms. Geetika, Mr.Pradeep Yadav and Mr. Vishwas participated in the program.

This powerful life-skills program was intended to fill the participants with enthusiasm, peace of mind, and most importantly, a sense of responsibility. 

Youth Empowerment Skills Workshop Organized At College Of Nursing, AIIMS, Rishikesh

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to conduct a workshop for about 10,000 girls in September to empower girls and impart self-defence skills.
This will be held under its flagship women empowerment programme -- Mission Shakti, said a government spokesperson.&nbsp;
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath's ambitious Mission Shakti aims to ensure safety, dignity and self-reliance for women from all sections of society.
The seven-day workshop module for self-defence training will be designed by the Sports and Fitness Sector Skill Council and conducted across 75 districts of the state, said the spokesperson.
The safety of women is a top priority for the state government. With this self-defence programme, the government seeks to prepare women to protect themselves from any kind of assault or threat.
Mission Director, UP Skill Development Mission (UPSDM), Andra Vamsi, in a statement, said, "This programme will help build girls' confidence and enable them to face any difficult situation. The trainees will be taught ways to tackle perpetrators."
After the training, a self-defence kit will be provided to the participants to help them guard against a criminal assault or any such unforeseen threat.
The UPSDM will bear the cost of the training.
The objective of the workshop is to empower girls and enable them to protect themselves against real-life scenarios such as sexual assaults, kidnapping, molestation, bullying, and other such crimes.&nbsp;
—IANS

The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to conduct a workshop for about 10,000 girls in September to empower girls and impart self-defence skills.

 10K UP girls to learn self-defence skills

New Delhi (The Hawk): In a step towards Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision to make India, the skill capital of the world, NSDC International (NSDCI) and Perdaman got into a partnership to create an interface between Indian skilled youth and market opportunities in Australia. This partnership will enable a gateway for the Indian skilled youth to Australia. This agreement will lead to deeper cooperation between the two companies and is another chapter in fast growing India and Australia mutual co-operation. This association will empower the skilled youth of India by connecting them to opportunities in Australia, gain global exposure and contribute to the overall well-being of the globe. This is aligned to the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat which is about building self-reliance while also contributing to global good.
The collaboration will also provide students from India/Australia with the opportunity to study in the reciprocal country through various channels. Going forward, it would also explore the scholarship opportunity and the possibility of a reduction of the fee for students coming from economically weaker backgrounds. The association will work in various industry sectors including manufacturing, hospitality, agriculture, renewable energy and electric vehicles.
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education Skill Development and Entrepreneurship recently visited Australia During the visit, Shri Pradhan reiterated India’s interest in collaborations with Australia’s skilling institutions. Pursuant to his visit, Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC &amp; Managing Director NSDC International visited Perth to launch NSDC International with Perdaman in WA. The six (6) member delegation met with the Premier of Western Australia, Hon. Mark McGowan MLA.
Premier Mark McGowan welcomed the decision by NSDCI and Perdaman to establish the office in Western Australia, and the opportunity to further strengthen ties with India. Mr McGowan said that my Government is committed to enhancing our State’s already strong relationship with India, which is underpinned by common values, strong people-to-people connections, and substantial trade and investment links. Earlier this year, our largest ever business delegation travelled to India with a clear message – Western Australia is open for business and warmly welcomes students, workers, visitors and investors, he added. Shri Ved Mani Tiwari said that while India has a huge network of training institutions consisting of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras (PMKKs) and other institutions skilling millions of youths every year, Australia is facing an acute shortage of skilled workers. As a result, there is an urgent need to create an enabling and facilitating environment to benefit both countries. It is my firm belief that this partnership will not only make the process of international mobility by a smooth process by removing any bottlenecks and procedural challenges but also meet the aspirations of Indian youth to earn a livelihood in foreign countries, he added.

Chairman of Perdaman, Mr Vikas Rambal said that we welcome the Government of India’s initiative to build stronger ties with Australia and they have chosen WA as a state to establish the network. This is a historic moment for both the countries to have organization like NSDC International to establish with local partner Perdaman, for building the vision for the next generation of entrepreneurs and businesses, he added.

About NSDCI:

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) launched NSDCI as a 100% subsidiary to play role in steering national and international partnerships for overseas employment through specific programmes, positioning India as the preferred hub for the supply of skilled workforce across the globe.

About Perdaman Global Services

Perdaman is a multinational group based in Western Australia with a long-standing track record in involvement within a diverse range of markets. It works in myriad areas like agriculture, ownership and management of shopping centres, the production and distribution of pharmaceuticals, recruitment &amp; migration services and advanced energy solutions.

In a step towards Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision to make India, the skill capital of the world, NSDC International (NSDCI) and Perdaman got into a partnership to create an interface between Indian skilled youth and market opportunities in Australia.

NSDC Int'l Partners With Perdaman To Enhance India Australia Trade In Innovation, Skills & Education

New Delhi (The Hawk): The Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Electronics and IT, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar today said young Indians must equip themselves with skills in line with the evolving times—in order to stay relevant for employment or/and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Skills are passport to prosperity and opportunities. Along with education, it is necessary to possess a future-relevant skill so that it would be easier to remain competitive in the job market or entrepreneurship fields, the Minister said, addressing students and staff members at the Government Polytechnic College, Chanderkote in Ramban district.
Stating that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi envisioned that all young Indians even in remotest parts of India, must have access to skills to pursue many opportunities in New India, Shri Chandrasekhar said that the Government was now offering 5000 skills programmes—both short term and long term—for students/young entrepreneurs to avail. The curriculum has been changed and new, futuristic courses added as demands for skills will change in the coming days with the rapidly changing technological environment, he added.
Reaffirming that the Prime Minister’s approach to development has been that of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas, Shri Chandrasekhar said under his leadership, New India has been thriving well in the post pandemic world as compared to other developed countries, with an aim to achieve the target of One Trillion USD Digital economy/ Five Trillion USD Economy by 2026.
He also visited a Skills exhibition organised by the students and staff members of the polytechnic college and was impressed by the innovative displays--ranging from tech, automotive, electronics products to traditional art/crafts items of the state.
Later at Ramban, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, inaugurated a Job Fair at which he interacted with both job seekers and recruiters who were present. He also distributed offer letters and certificates of completion of training to the eligible candidates. He said jobs are important determinant about opportunities available. We will ensure that the next job fair to be held here in the six months will be three times bigger in size with many more companies taking part. Also, we will request the public sector units to mandatorily absorb the skilled talent locally available, he added.
The Minister then conducted a review of the Ramban district’s skill development plans about which he was given a detailed presentation by Shri Mussarat Islam, District Development Commissioner, Ramban. Shri Chandrasekhar discussed with the officials ways to improve the skilling ecosystem with locally available opportunities.
The Minister also distributed keys of motorised cycles and scooties to the specially-abled beneficiaries at a function in Ramban. Vehicle keys to the beneficiaries of the Mumkin/ Tejaswani Schemes were also given away by him at the function. Earlier, the Minister landed this morning in Jammu where he was received by a group of officials of the State government and Skill Development department including Mr Sudharshan, Director, Skill Development and Mr S Santhimalanana, Regional Director, RDSDE.

The Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Electronics and IT, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar today said young Indians must equip themselves with skills in line with the evolving times—in order to stay relevant for employment or/and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Skills Are Passport To Prosperity And Opportunities: Rajeev Students, Entrepreneurs In J&K

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday urged various manufacturing companies investing in the state to work towards developing skills of the local youth along while expanding through operations of new units.
During the inauguration of Berger Paints' manufacturing facility at Sandila (Hardoi) virtually, the chief minister said, "Companies investing in the state along with starting their manufacturing units should commence skill development centres for the local youth. We must work together to ensure skilled manpower for the future.
"Recently our government entered into an MoA (memorandum of association) with Tata Technologies to upgrade 150 ITIs in the state to take forward the skill development programme for the youth with new age trades. At least one skill development centre should be established in Hardoi, Sandila, for which full cooperation will be provided by UP State Industrial Development Authority," he added. He said on the eve of Holi, an investment of over Rs 1,000 crore on the ground marks a new industrial revolution in UP. In the midst of numerous challenges, the state's industrial development department tried to create an opportunity in Sandila. As a result, the new unit of Berger Paints was set up.
"We all know that with such a huge investment, the unit of Berger Paints began operation in the short span of just 30 months. This also reflects that the state is emerging as the most prominent destination for industrial investment in the country today," he said.
Emphasising that investments are being made in every part of the state, the chief minister said that earlier whenever there were talks of investment, it was considered to mean for the NCR areas-- Noida, Greater Noida, Yamuna Authority and Ghaziabad.
"Before 2017, the challenge before us was what should be done to remove the regional economic disparity. The investment could reach Lucknow to a great extent. Apart from this, there was no fifth place where one could go ahead with huge investment. However, all myths were destroyed by the Global Investors Summit", he said.
Investment proposals worth about Rs 35 lakh crore have been received by the state, proposals worth Rs 10 lakh crore and Rs 4.29 lakh crore have been received by eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bundelkhand region respectively, Adityanath said.
Investment proposals have been received for all 75 districts. It projects Uttar Pradesh to the country and the world as one of the best investment destinations in the country, he added.
"Today, the law and order situation of Uttar Pradesh is an example in front of the country. Uttar Pradesh no longer has to pick and choose as it has sectoral policies now. We are also making the best use of technology, single window system, MoU monitoring system, Udyami Mitra and incentive monitoring system, leaving no room for human intervention and the results are in front of everyone," he said.
On this occasion, the chief minister also appealed to all the public representatives of Hardoi to contribute to encouraging investment proposals to accelerate development and enhance employment prospects for thousands of people directly and indirectly.
"This is an opportunity for us to better utilise the potential of our region for its development. For some time now we have seen in Sandila, especially after Berger Paints, there are various companies like Varun Beverages (Pepsi), ITC, Green Ply, Haldiram, Weebly Scott, Austin Ply, Pidilite, in the process of setting up their units. Currently, we are in the process of providing land to these companies," he said.
"I assure all the investors making investments that the state government guarantees the security of every investment made by them. The government will contribute to the growth of your business through not only safe but fruitful investments," he said. —PTI

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday urged various manufacturing companies investing in the state to work towards developing skills of the local youth along while expanding through operations of new units.

Companies Investing In UP Should Work Towards Developing Skills Of Local Youth: Yogi

Vijay Garg 
Organisations across the world are facing a shortage of professional talent and expertise in digital skills. For example, a 2021 survey suggested that 76% of IT decision makers worldwide faced critical skills gaps in their departments, an increase of 14.5% since 2016.
Previously, much of this gap has been filled by outsourcing. However, while outsourcing will always play a part in providing digital skills it is no longer the only answer. That’s because digital skills are now core to how every organisation operates. Competence in digital channels, and in creating and managing omnichannel customer journeys, are crucial for both B2B and B2C businesses.
Additionally, new disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and robotic process automation all require upgraded skills from staff. This means digital skills are now one of the key determinants of competitiveness, value creation and business resilience.
New options for filling the skills gap
Essentially there are four ways that companies can improve digital skills:
1.Recruitment: In terms of recruitment, the focus must be on making your company more attractive to the sort of people you want to recruit and retain. That means creating an environment and culture that is stimulating to data-focused employees, allowing them to work on key strategic challenges while keeping a certain level of freedom and independence. The balancing act for all employers is delivering this culture while ensuring added value for the company.&nbsp;
2.Education and training: In the past, many big companies ran education programmes around skills transformation that involved sending large numbers of employees to central training centres. This broad-brush approach didn’t always deliver promised benefits – instead successful programmes now follow three key criteria:
a) Segmented: Rather than a ‘one size fits all’ approach, education and training should be focused on the user and their needs. Some employees will need to become power users, and some much less so.
b) Specific: Digital topics can be broad and fast-changing. That is why, rather than simply educating about technology, companies are looking to develop their people’s technology quotient (TQ). Analogous with intelligence quotient (IQ) and emotional quotient (EQ), TQ measures the ability of an individual to assimilate technology changes by learning to successfully include technology in their work and life. A high TQ implies the right attitude, capabilities, and decision-making strategies to fully leverage technology.
c) Immersive. This is important because digital can only be learnt hands-on. While in the past this meant sitting in front of a computer, today new techniques have evolved, enabled by gamification. For example, some companies are providing their people with a virtual reality headset and access to the metaverse to attend virtual classrooms as part of their education.
3.Reduce the need for complex digital skills: Companies must focus more on ensuring that their IT doesn’t require unnecessary amount of digital skills. Simplicity must be prioritised when making decisions about which technology to adopt. For example, companies can pick standardised solutions or no code platforms to remove the need for specialist skills, bringing down costs and enabling employees to focus on more value-added activities.
Create smart partnerships: Accessing some, extremely specific skills will require external support. But rather than traditional outsourcers, organisations should embrace new types of partnerships with startups and hyper scalers to deliver the knowledge and skills transfer they need. Companies can address the digital skills shortage by taking a fresh look at their strategies. They need to focus on better accessing and retaining resources and improving education, all while managing the digital estate to reduce skills demand.
—The Hawk Features

Organisations across the world are facing a shortage of professional talent and expertise in digital skills. For example, a 2021 survey suggested that 76% of IT decision makers worldwide faced critical skills gaps in their departments, an increase of 14.5% since 2016.

How To Fix Shortage Of Talent And Expertise In Digital Skills

Vijay Garg 
Being an interior designer needs a good combination of skills, creativity and vision. It is a field where the students constantly need to brush up on skills and stretch their capacity every time.
People nowadays are becoming more aware of their standard of living and making sure that they lead a luxurious life. They work hard for the same, but with increasing population, inflation, and decreasing resources, it becomes a difficult task to achieve the goal. This is where the role of interior designers comes to the forefront. The best part of being an interior designer is that you are not bounded by any limits. Students can explore as much as they want to have an aesthetic and sustainable interior.
Following are the five best career options in the field of interior designing:
Creative Interior designer
As simple as the name suggests, you will be just an interior designer who works on improving the aesthetics of a place. It can be a café, studio or home. By employing their creativity and technical knowledge, students would need to improve the appearance of the particular space once a building is constructed. From fixing the wall textures to illuminating them with good lights to deciding the colour of walls and adding storage space, everything is their job.
Space planner
This task is quite fun because students would be able to work on articulately managing the space available. They will have an idea of the things that one needs in that space and would need to fix that space in a way so that everything looks luxurious. For instance, if there is a space constraint, the students would need to make it look spacious. This task will bring you challenges, but there is no fun without the challenges.
Media production designer
In our real lives, we are more thrilled by the reel life. However, being a production or a set designer would allow the students to work with a unit and decide the stage for shooting. Students would have to create sets for theatres, movies, reality shows, and other places. They will directly be working with the movie or ad film directors, to create the perfect setting for each scene according to the script.
Exhibition designer
As exhibition designers, students would have the opportunity to set up a closed space, like an auditorium or a stadium for numerous art exhibitions. They get to work on different themes and ideas based on what the exhibition is all about. If it is an educational exhibition, they will have to bring out the little Einstein within themselves. If it is an abstract art or fashion exhibition, they will just need to bring out the little artist in themselves.
Retail merchandise designer
As retail merchandise designers, students will need to plan campaigns for the merchandise and goods their clients deal with. They will have to create a marketing strategy as well as advertisement concepts for turning the client’s company into a brand. Students can add value to the products and brands that a company is dealing with by actively using their imagination.
—The Hawk Features

Being an interior designer needs a good combination of skills, creativity and vision. It is a field where the students constantly need to brush up on skills and stretch their capacity every time.

Use Your Creativity To Shine As An Interior Designer

New Delhi (The Hawk): The Union Minister of Education and Skill Development &amp; Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Shri Dharmendra Pradhan unveiled the digital version of the Employability Skills curriculum for students enrolled in India’s Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) at the Future Skills Forum in New Delhi today. The Future Skills Forum - is an initiative of the Future Right Skills Network (FRSN) a collaborative effort by QUEST Alliance, Accenture, Cisco, and J.P. Morgan. It brings together government skills training institutions, civil society organisations, industry and corporate social responsibility partners to help young people acquire critical skills for the future. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Pradhan spoke about the transformative power of skilling in boosting employability, shaping India's future and preparing a 21st century workforce. He said that the next quarter of the century when India will be completing its 100 years of independence, India will be the largest economy. From digital payments to vaccinations, we are already ahead in embracing technology in all walks of life and making best-in-class products &amp; services. In this era of technology where nature of workplace is changing rapidly and where new disruptive technologies is no more limited to a small elite, skill development will be the key to unlocking the true potential of our demography, he added. He expressed his happiness that industry leaders have come together to strengthen the skilling ecosystem as well as to think on ways to leverage new technologies, like AI, IOT for creating future-ready workforce and for larger benefit of society. As outlined by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India’s capacity will also benefit the globe. National Education Policy (NEP) has created opportunities for learning while earning, he added. The digital lessons include modules on financial and digital literacy, diversity and inclusion, career development, goal setting and entrepreneurship. These are drawn from the upgraded ES curriculum which was launched by the MSDE in September 2022. Aimed at fulfilling the need for anytime, anywhere learning, these modules will be accessible to more than 2.5 million learners through the Government of India’s Bharat Skills Portal as well as other platforms. Developed with active industry contribution, the curriculum includes 12 modules in a bite-sized, gamified format and each lesson is followed by assessments that is designed to help learners assess the depth of their learning. The storytelling approach followed in the modules provides learners with relatable scenarios that they can apply to real-world situations. The constructive feedback system ensures that learners receive feedback that is specific, timely, actionable thus enabling improved learning outcomes. The digital lessons will be instrumental in introducing innovative pedagogical models like blended learning in Industrial Training Institutes (ITI), which will empower educators to create and lead 21st century classrooms.

The Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE)

Dharmendra Unveils Digital Version Of Employability Skills Curriculum For Students Enrolled In ITIs

Vijay Garg 
When you communicate effectively, it helps you build strong interpersonal relationships, collaborate better with colleagues, and be assertive to stand up for yourself. But before you begin to improve your communication skills, you may want to identify the key areas of improvement. Communication is not simply an exchange of words. It involves –your intention, tonality, facial expressions, body language, clarity of message, choice of words, expression and articulation.
While you work towards the improvement of your communication, here are some tips to get you started on the journey:
1.Pay attention to your intention – Take some time to reflect on your intention before communicating. Ask yourself why you want to communicate and what outcome you hope to achieve. Be honest with yourself about your intentions and make sure that your communication is constructive and positive.
2.Choose your words carefully – Once you have clarified your intention, choose your words carefully to align with that intention. Use language that is clear, respectful, and non-judgmental. Avoid language that is confrontational or defensive. For example, avoid using ‘you’ statements as this may come across as bossy or accusatory. Instead, use more inclusive words such as ‘we’ or ‘the team’.
3.Be mindful of your tone and non-verbal communication aka body language: Your tone of voice and body language can communicate more than your words. Using a respectful tone can come across as supportive. Avoid using a tone that is aggressive, sarcastic or dismissive. Be aware of your body language as well, such as maintaining positive eye contact and an open posture, to convey your sincerity and openness. Remember, people notice micro-expressions or fake smiles. Be authentic, but also kind.
4.Listen actively: Listen to what others are saying and ask questions to clarify what they mean. This shows that you value their opinions and helps avoid misunderstandings. You can also use rejoinders such as ‘hmm’, ‘I hear you’, ‘Oh’, etc.
Improving your communication skills takes practice and patience, but the benefits go a long way. By improving your communication skills, you can advance your career and achieve your professional goals.
—The Hawk Features

When you communicate effectively, it helps you build strong interpersonal relationships, collaborate better with colleagues, and be assertive to stand up

Ways To Improve Your Communication Skills

Lucknow: In a bid to help the prisoners to reintegrate better with society after the completion of their jail term, the Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh is providing skill training to the prisoners in various trades under the Prime Minister's Skill Development Program.
In the last year, 8160 prisoners have received training in about 60 trades.
"A total of 376 prisoners received training in 12 trades in 5 district jails in the Ayodhya zone. In this, 155 prisoners were trained in District Jail Barabanki, 84 in Gonda, 30 in Bahraich, 93 in Ambedkar Nagar, and 14 in Ayodhya," an official statement from the CM office said.
Similarly, 373 prisoners received training in a total of 8 trades in 9 district jails in the Gorakhpur zone. In this, 25 prisoners were trained in District Jail Gorakhpur, 68 in Deoria, 46 in Maharajganj, 25 in Basti, 35 in Siddharth Nagar, 20 in Azamgarh, 45 in Ballia, 93 in Mau and 16 in Sant Kabir Nagar.
In Bareilly Zone, 1010 prisoners received training in 20 trades in 6 District Jails including the Central Jail. In this, 120 prisoners were trained in Central Jail Bareilly, 117 in District Jail Pilibhit, 244 in Badaun, 234 in Shahjahanpur, 105 in Moradabad, and 190 in Bijnor. In Kanpur Zone, 388 prisoners received training in 15 trades in 6 District Jails including the Central Jail. In this, 65 prisoners were trained in Central Jail Fatehgarh, 102 in District Jail Fatehgarh, 55 in Orai, 53 in Lalitpur, 5 in Kannauj and 108 in Jhansi.
541 prisoners received training in 17 trades in Central Jail, District Jail and sub-jail in the Prayagraj area. In this, 50 prisoners were trained in Central Jail Naini, 20 in District Jail Pratapgarh, 64 in Chitrakoot, 159 in Kaushambi, 123 in Fatehpur, 20 in Banda and 105 in Sub Jail Mahoba.
A total of 3225 prisoners received training in 33 trades in 6 district jails in the Meerut zone.
"In this, 351 inmates received training in Meerut District Jail, 465 in Ghaziabad, 250 in Gautam Buddha Nagar, 1012 in Bulandshahr, 31 in Saharanpur and 1126 in Muzaffarnagar. A total of 1011 prisoners were trained in 18 trades in 8 district jails in Agra zone," the statement added. As many as 975 prisoners received training in a total of 23 trades in 7 Nari Bandi Niketan including Adarsh Jail, District Jail in Lucknow zone. In this, 106 prisoners were trained in Adarsh Jail Lucknow, 152 in District Jail Unnao, 188 in Nari Bandi Niketan Lucknow, 169 in District Jail Sitapur, 59 in Kheri, 110 in Hardoi and 191 in Rae Bareilly.
On the other hand, 251 prisoners received training in 5 trades in 6 district jails including Central Jail in Varanasi Zone. The statement further said that the Yogi government made extensive efforts to provide training and skill development to prisoners across different zones and districts.
"Training is being imparted in about 60 trades including computer software, carpentry, mason, mobile, beautician, Bakery, sewing, embroidery, wood art, motor binding, computer, electrician, tailoring, electrical wiring, electric, plumbing, earthen lamps and utensils, compost manure, electronics, dairy farming and vermicomposting, and fisheries among others in the prisons of the state," it added. —ANI

 In a bid to help the prisoners to reintegrate better with society after the completion of their jail term

UP Govt Honing Skills Of Prisoner To Prepare Skilled Manpower

New Delhi: Microsoft on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to train 6,000 students and 200 educators in digital and cyber-security skills in the country.
As part of this collaboration with, Microsoft will offer a wide range of courses, including training in AI, cloud computing, web development and cybersecurity skills for students and 200 faculty members at government-led Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and National Skills Training Institutions (NSTIs).
"With the increasing prevalence of cyber threats such as data breaches, hacking attempts, identity theft, and malware attacks, individuals, organizations, and nations face significant challenges in safeguarding their digital assets," said Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State of Skill Development, Electronics and IT.
"I firmly believe that the partnership between DGT and Microsoft will play a pivotal role in nurturing talent equipped with a comprehensive understanding of data governance frameworks and promoting responsible data practices," the minister added.
The training will empower young students with industry-relevant skills, enhancing their employability, and connecting them to relevant job opportunities.
In addition, trained faculty members can then train ITI students attending computer operator and programming assistant (COPA) training.
"Trends such as demographic transitions and technological changes such as Industry 4.0, Web 3.0, and extended reality technology are introducing immense possibilities for our youth that will change their lives forever," said Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development &amp; Entrepreneurship.
The 'CyberShikshaa' programme focusing on basic and intermediate cybersecurity skills training will also be expanded to students and educators at 10 NSTIs for women.
Jean-Philippe Courtois, EVP and President, National Transformation Partnerships, Microsoft, said that together, "we can build an inclusive future for the young leaders of tomorrow and unlock the full potential of the country's workforce through this sustainable flywheel of skilling and employment."—IANS

Microsoft on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Directorate General of Training (DGT) 

Microsoft Joins Indian Govt To Train 6k Students, 200 Educators In Cybersecurity Skills

Ahmedabad: On Sunday, a renowned hospital hosted a CPR awareness programme with the goal of providing law enforcement professionals with the knowledge and abilities necessary to save lives in emergency situations.

To provide training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to the police officers and employees of the Ahmedabad Rural area, this event was held in conjunction with the Gujarat division of the Indian Society of Anesthesiologists.

First responders can provide immediate aid to persons in medical situations by using their expertise of CPR until professional medical care arrives.

As part of a larger initiative to improve law enforcement's performance in times of crisis and increase community safety and readiness, the event successfully trained 1,300 police officers and staff as part of the CPR Training Programme.

The event was presided over by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel and top police officers including DGP Vikas Sahai, ADGP, Law and Order, Narasimha Komar, Inspector General of Police, Ahmedabad, V. Chandrasekhar, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner Premvir Singh Yadav, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Nilesh Jajdia, other high-ranking police officers, MLAs, and local dignitaries were also present at the event.—Inputs from Agencies

On Sunday, a renowned hospital hosted a CPR awareness programme with the goal of providing law enforcement professionals with the knowledge and abilities necessary to save lives in emergency situations

 1,3000 Gujarat cops trained in basic life-saving skills

New Delhi: Microsoft has launched a new AI Skills Initiative to help people and communities worldwide learn how to harness the power of artificial intelligence. The initiative will include new, free coursework developed with LinkedIn, including the first Professional Certificate on Generative AI in the online learning market, a new open global grant challenge in coordination with data.org to uncover new ways of training workers on generative AI and greater access to free digital learning events and resources for everyone to improve their AI fluency, according to the company. Under the Professional Certificate on Generative AI coursework, workers will learn introductory concepts of AI, including a look at responsible AI frameworks, and receive a Career Essentials certificate when they pass the assessment. "This Professional Certificate on Generative AI is currently available in English and will launch in Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese over the coming months on LinkedIn Learning," Microsoft said in a blogpost on Wednesday. Moreover, the tech giant is also launching a trainer toolkit for teachers, trainers, and facilitators, which will provide skilling resources and training to local communities. The toolkit will include downloadable, bite-sized content for trainers, including a new AI course built for educators by Microsoft Education and content on the practical uses of AI, the company said. "AI offers perhaps even more potential for the good of humanity than any invention that has preceded it," said Microsoft’s President and Vice Chair Brad Smith. Additionally, the company is releasing the Microsoft Learn AI Skills Challenge, a free technical training challenge to learn essential AI skills with Microsoft products and services, beginning on July 17. —IANS

Microsoft has launched a new AI Skills Initiative to help people and communities worldwide learn 

Microsoft Launches New AI Skills Initiative To Help People Learn AI

Geneva (Switzerland): Young climate advocates are preparing to tell leaders at a UN summit next month that they are out of options: they must deliver now on ambitions climate action that pushes the world faster towards sustainability and empowers younger generations with the ‘green skills’ that will secure our future. International Youth Day is marked annually on 12th August and the 2023 edition spotlights green skills and the major role young people will play in driving the much-needed shift towards an environmentally sustainable and climate-friendly mindset. These include technical knowledge and skills that enable the effective use of green technologies and processes in occupational settings, as well as transversal skills that draw on a range of knowledge, values, and attitudes to facilitate environmentally sustainable decisions in work and in life. “From innovative sustainable technologies and renewable energy, to revolutions in transportation systems and industrial activity, young people must be equipped with skills and knowledge to shape a cleaner, greener, more climate resilient future,” said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on the Day. To hear about what skills will be crucial in creating our green future, the UN News talked to Guterres’ young climate advisors. The seven members of Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change hail from different backgrounds and have interests in diverse spheres, but they are united in their desire to make this world a better place. UN News’ Anton Uspensky spoke with four of the advocates about the importance of enhancing green skills, and about what message each of them hoped to deliver to world leaders who will gather for the Climate Ambition Summit in New York in September. Saoirse Exton from Ireland became a climate justice activist at the age of 13. Inspired by the example of her peers in Australia, she began to go out for climate protests and became founder of the Fridays for Future movement. Today, she also has keen interest in economics and advocates rethinking of the current global system and encourages to maintain hope. Saoirse said, "I think it’s important to be wary and critical of the systems that we currently have in place. I’m really interested in economics and being aware of the issues that are ingrained in classical economic systems is very valuable. When we navigate legislative spaces, sometimes it’s easy to feel a bit hopeless. But the way to maintain hope is to realise that there are solutions to those things that feel like they have no solutions." “For example, economics, [is] a very big issue because there are a lot of people who are not interested to change our economic system. I think it is worth considering the negative aspects and the negative effects of classical economic systems, at least being critical of them. Maintaining a healthy critical attitude while also being fully aware that change is possible [is a good “green skill”]. So, it’s like optimism combined with criticism.” Beniamin Strzelecki from Poland is a climate action and energy transition advocate. He has coordinated a global network of youth-led energy organisations and has worked with intergovernmental entities, including the International Renewable Energy Agency, Sustainable Energy for All, and the UN Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to create opportunities for young people in the energy transition field. “I was aware of the catastrophic trajectory on which the world is heading in terms of growing greenhouse gas emissions, with 70 per cent of those coming from the energy sector, including power, transportation. [These industries] are really the keys to addressing this climate crisis. I think that quantitative reasoning is incredibly important for this transition. We are faced with a lot of messaging, a lot of campaigns by organisations, companies and governments that are trying to tell us what they are doing to be more green and more sustainable,” Strzelecki stated. “But very few of those campaigns and pledges are backed with real action. I think that young people need to be able to see through the words and look at the numbers and question the meaning of these campaigns we keep hearing about. This is why the grasp of the numbers and quantitative reasoning are so important in the era where the risk of greenwashing is greater than ever.” —ANI

Young climate advocates are preparing to tell leaders at a UN summit next month

Youth Must Be Equipped With Skills, Knowledge To Shape Greener, Climate-Resilient Future: UN Secretary-General

Mumbai: For Saiyami Kher, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has always remained her inspiration and now the ‘Ghoomer’ actor has shared a video with the master blaster in which she can be seen impressing him with her bowling talent. The actor took to her Instagram handle and wrote in the caption along with the video, “What’s the one dream you had as a child that you never thought could never come true? Mine was that someday, I would get to meet @sachintendulkar my hero, my inspiration, my teacher. I have loved and learnt this game watching him play. I’ve bunked college to watch him play. I’ve had the loudest “Sachinnn Sachhhin” chant in the North Stand. So, I can’t seem to explain what this means to me.” She added how the great cricketer motivated her in life to never give up and work hard to achieve the target. “His 136 at Chennai, the Sharjah Storm, 241 at Sydney, 98 vs Pakistan, the list is endless. He gave me joy, he taught me how to fight, he taught me passion, how to never give up, how to work hard, and how to stay grounded. Unknowingly, he taught me how to live.” “When I began acting, my friends ragged me and said, “Ja ja, acting kar. Someday Sachin will watch your film.” And that became my goal. To work hard and hope that someday the Master will watch my work. And then, it happened, the God of Cricket saw a film in which I play a cricketer. The God of Cricket asked me to show him how I bowled the Ghoo-mer,” she shared. Earlier, Sachin shared his views about the film in a video that he posted on his social media handle. He wrote in the caption, "Really enjoyed watching #Ghoomer by #RBalki. It was truly inspirational and should be watched by all youngsters. @bachchan was fantastic as the Coach, @saiyami looked very authentic, her love for Cricket and her ability to understand the character was amazing. @angadbedi was perfect as her constant support and @azmishabana18 ji’s one-liners made my day. Simply loved the film." Helmed by the acclaimed director R Balki, ‘Ghoomer’ stars Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher, Shabana Azmi and Angad Bedi in the lead roles.—ANI

For Saiyami Kher, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has always remained her inspiration and now the ‘Ghoomer’

Legendary Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar Praises Saiyami Kher For Her Bowling Skills

New Delhi (The Hawk): Union Minister for Education and Skill Development &amp; Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launched a 3-year partnership “Education to Entrepreneurship: Empowering a generation of students, educators and entrepreneurs” between Ministry of Education, Ministry Skill Development &amp; Entrepreneurship and Meta in New Delhi today. 3 Letters of Intent (LoI) were exchanged between Meta and NIESBUD, AICTE and CBSE. Minister of State for Education Smt. Annpurna Devi and Minister of State for Electronics &amp; Information Technology and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar also graced the occasion. Speaking at the event, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan said that the initiative launched today is in furtherance to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a skill capital of the world and empowering our Amrit Peedhi. He further said that ‘Education to Entrepreneurship’ partnership is a game-changer, which will take Digital Skilling to the grassroots. This will build capacities of our talent pool, seamlessly connect students, youth, workforce &amp; micro-entrepreneurs, with futuristic technologies and transform our Amrit Peedhi into new-age problem solvers and entrepreneurs. He stated that India’s democracy, demography, and diversity are to be connected with technology conversion so that technology becomes the equalizer for the entire society. Guided by the tenets of NEP, META’s partnerships with NIESBUD, CBSE &amp; AICTE will catalyse infinite possibilities for equipping our population with critical digital skills and empowering micro entrepreneurs and small businesses, he added. Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, in his address, highlighted the Government’s focus on preparing our youth and workforce in these rapidly transforming times, to be equipped with the skills to succeed and play important roles in the evolving landscape of technology and the global economy. Digital skills, while representing skilling and entrepreneurship in the innovation ecosystem, more importantly represents a bridge between lakhs of small rural, micro and self-employed entrepreneurs, enabling them to expand, grow and succeed, he added. In a video message Meta President, Global Affairs, Sir Nick Clegg, thanked Shri Dharmendra Pradhan for his support in bringing the partnership together between the two most important sectors of the workforce, education and skilling. India’s talent base and rapid digital adoption make it the perfect place for us to invest in emerging technologies, he added. He looked forward to Meta’s contribution in empowering India’s students, young people and entrepreneurs, with significant focus on skill development for Indian startups and businesses, having worked closely with India during its G20 Presidency in areas such as education, job creation, skill development and user safety. Under the partnership with NIESBUD, 5 lakh entrepreneurs will get access to digital marketing skills by Meta over the next 3 years. Budding and existing entrepreneurs will be trained in digital marketing skills using Meta platforms in 7 regional languages to begin with. Three short films were also showcased highlighting the details about the partnerships. Secretary, Higher Education, Shri K. Sanjay Murthy; Secretary, Department of School Education &amp; Literacy, Shri Sanjay Kumar; Secretary, MSDE Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari; Chairman, AICTE, Prof. T.G. Sitharam; Chairman, National Educational Technology Forum NBA NAAC, Prof. Anil Sahasrabudhe; President, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Shri Subhrakant Panda and senior officials of the Ministries, AICTE, CBSE, National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD); Shri Shivnath Thukral, Director, Public Policy, India and South Asia, Meta and Sandhya Devanathan as the Vice President of Meta India were also present.

Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launched a 3-year partnership

Dharmendra Pradhan Launches 3-Year Partnership With Meta

New Delhi: Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur once again relived his early days when he took a cricket bat in his hands.  Anurag played a single game for Himachal Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy back in the year 2000. Thakur on Sunday shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) of him playing a shot in which he attempted to go for a maximum with a caption that read, "You can take out cricket from a player's life, but you can't take out the cricketer in him."&nbsp;
Thakur was on a visit to Coimbatore where he inaugurated the Sri Krishna Stadium on Saturday.  "The other institutes should do something like this. Nobody can beat India in the field of sports. I am sure we will have a lot of sportspersons coming here. Chepauk Stadium is a really beautiful stadium and there are many other grounds that are also coming up. We need more tournaments and cricket can go to every local corner. Cricket has the money and the audience to look at and the state cricket associations can do that," he said to reporters.  Thakur said that the Government of India is building 1000 Khelo India centres across the country and he will personally look at the progress of the centres.  "The Government of India is bulding 1000 Khelo India centres across the country. I will personally look at how institutes can get a couple of Khelo India centres so that many players can get training there," Thakur said.
—ANI

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur once again relived his early days when he took a cricket bat in his hands. 

"Can't take out the cricketer": Sports Minister Anurag Thakur shows his skill with bat

Los Angeles: Singer-actress Selena Gomez has always shared a close relationship with her grandparents, she has revealed that she often eats her grandma's leftovers.  "If it's a random Tuesday night, I'm definitely eating something my grandma made, probably (from) the night before," the 'Selena + Chef' host said in an Instagram video.  Gomez also loves to cook with her grandparents, reports aceshowbiz.com.  She said: "I live with my grandparents so we're always in the kitchen and we're always cooking. We always have leftovers so I'm pretty sure I won't be ordering in, it's got to be something from home."  The chart-topping star launched her 'Selena + Chef' series in 2020, and she remains keen to learn new cooking skills. Selena is particularly eager to learn how to make sushi.  She said: "We haven't even done that yet on our show and I would love to."  Meanwhile, Selena revealed earlier this year that she leans on her ten-year-old sister for advice. The "Lose You to Love Me" hitmaker admitted that her sister Gracie helps her to maintain a healthy "perspective on life."
—IANS

Singer-actress Selena Gomez has always shared a close relationship with her grandparents, she has revealed that she often eats her grandma's leftovers.

Selena Gomez opens up about living with her grandparents

New Delhi (The Hawk): The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has given emphasis on vocational education and skill development. Integration of vocational education with general education and mainstreaming of vocational education have been recommended. To fulfill various objectives of NEP in this regard, the existing scheme of Samagra Shiksha has been revamped and various new interventions relating to Vocational Education like internships, bagless days, exposure to vocational education at the Upper Primary level etc. are being supported. Pandit Sunderlal Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), Bhopal acts as the principal coordinating agency for organizing teachers training programme for vocational teachers/trainers. An induction training programme of 10 days duration is organized by the respective States/UTs for newly inducted vocational teachers/skill trainers in collaboration with PSSCIVE Sector Skill Councils, SCERT and other stakeholders. PSSCIVE conducts regular training programmes for vocational teachers in collaboration with States/UTs on aspects related to NEP 2020, vocational pedagogy, employability skills, vocational and pre-vocational skills and emerging technologies. Subject specific training programmes are also organized by PSSCIVE for regular upgradation of competencies of in-service vocational teachers. Under Samagra Shiksha Scheme, non-recurring grant for purchase of tools and equipment, including furniture, computers etc. is given to States/UTs for augmenting school infrastructure to accommodate vocational education. Under Samagra Shiksha scheme, States/UTs can choose from NSQF compliant 88 Job Roles in 22 sectors as per the Skill Gap Analysis of the State/UT. The National Curriculum Framework for School Education provides that the choice of which vocations to educate may be made at the school/district level appropriately, by considering aspirational vocations, vocations which are more relevant locally and also new and emerging vocations. The information was given by the Minister of State for Education, Smt. Annpurna Devi in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has given emphasis on vocational education and skill development

NEP Focuses On Inclusion Of Vocational Education As Part Of Curriculum

Pune (Maharashtra): In a remarkable initiative, the "Do Dhage Sri Ram Ke Liye" campaign has kicked off in Pune, capturing the spirit of lakhs of people who have come together to weave dresses (vastras) for the revered Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya. The 13-day campaign, a collaborative effort by Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra and the Heritage Handweaving Revival Charitable Trust of Pune, began on December 10. Anagha Ghaisas, the organiser of the campaign, expressed enthusiasm about engaging the community in this endeavour for Ram Lalla. "Approximately 10 lakh people have registered to participate over the next 13 days, weaving "do dhage" (two threads)," she said. Ghaisas emphasized the campaign's dual purpose of involving citizens in this holy work while promoting the art of handloom, stating that handloom requires skills akin to engineering. "Our intention is also to promote Handloom for which I have been working for a long time. Handloom isn't easy it requires mathematical precision, patience, and science so it is no less than any engineering," Ghaisas added. She further said they have put an expert on every handloom installed to guide whoever wants to weave. The vastras for Ram Lalla will predominantly be crafted from silk and adorned with silver zari, informed Ghaisas. The campaign received a boost with the visit of Union Minister Smriti Irani and Govind Dev Giri Maharaj from the Ram Temple Trust. Both of them participated in the handloom activities, underscoring the widespread support for this initiative. —ANI

In a remarkable initiative, the "Do Dhage Sri Ram Ke Liye" campaign has kicked off in Pune, capturing the spirit of lakhs of people

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