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Key RSS meet begins; to focus on social harmony, developing self-reliance

A key annual meeting of the RSS leadership will begin here on Sunday and the deliberations will focus on how to create an atmosphere of social harmony, motivate people to perform their duties and make them self-reliant. The three-day meeting will also review the progress of the organisation's expansion plan for the centenary of its foundation in 2025, head of media relations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sunil Ambekar earlier said. He said the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha will be attended by more than 1,400 office-bearers, including RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale. From the BJP, president J P Nadda and general secretary (organisation) B L Santhosh will attend the meeting, he said. A select number of office-bearers of 34 RSS-linked organisations including Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) will also attend it, he added. The Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha is the highest decision-making body of the RSS, the ideological fountainhead of the .

Key RSS meet begins; to focus on social harmony, developing self-reliance
Updated On : 11 Mar 2023 | 6:00 PM IST

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao includes skilling girls on conventional livelihood

Smriti Irani, the minister for women and child development, emphasised the significance of convergence amongst various departments for delivering high-quality education to empower girls

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao includes skilling girls on conventional livelihood
Updated On : 12 Oct 2022 | 4:40 PM IST

India's Techade powered by Jai Anusandhan

The strategic thrust for Jai Anusandhaan has to be hi-tech research and innovation with entrepreneurial approaches to leapfrog

India's Techade powered by Jai Anusandhan
Updated On : 16 Aug 2022 | 12:41 AM IST

WEF 2022: Why a global skills passport can lead us towards a trust economy

As jobs and workers reshuffle, within countries and across them, both employers and jobseekers benefit when they can perfectly match skills to roles

WEF 2022: Why a global skills passport can lead us towards a trust economy
Updated On : 22 May 2022 | 8:27 AM IST
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Which IT skills are likely to land you lucrative job offers?

People with skills in AI, cloud etc have been quitting jobs since 2021, giving employers a tough time. Take a look at the skills that are in demand amid the competition between IT firms and start-ups

Which IT skills are likely to land you lucrative job offers?
Updated On : 18 Apr 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

95% workers want digital skills to adapt to job changes due to Covid: Study

But less than half the organisations have training plan in place, says report prepared by AlphaBeta and commissioned by AWS

95% workers want digital skills to adapt to job changes due to Covid: Study
Updated On : 22 Mar 2022 | 5:11 PM IST

Stuck in time warp, UP's carpet hub refuses to be swept under the rug

An industry, unravelling: Work is demanding, pay just enough

Stuck in time warp, UP's carpet hub refuses to be swept under the rug
Updated On : 04 Mar 2022 | 8:46 AM IST

Salesforce Global Digital Skills Index, 2022: India tops on readiness

72% Indian respondents say they are very actively learning digital skills to prepare for future; 66% say they feel equipped with resources to learn digital skills

Salesforce Global Digital Skills Index, 2022: India tops on readiness
Updated On : 04 Feb 2022 | 6:31 PM IST

79% professionals plan to upskill in 2022: Upskilling Outlook in India rpt

As jobs in newer domains soared high in 2021, more than 70% of people chose to upskill to grab new opportunities

79% professionals plan to upskill in 2022: Upskilling Outlook in India rpt
Updated On : 04 Feb 2022 | 12:50 PM IST

AI-powered digital skills assessment start-up iMocha Raises $14 million

The new funding will be deployed to increase iMocha's skill library selection, reach more global enterprises, and widen its partnership base within the HR Tech ecosystem.

AI-powered digital skills assessment start-up iMocha Raises $14 million
Updated On : 27 Jan 2022 | 11:07 PM IST

Digital transaction volume grew at 50% in four years, shows data

Around 368,000 candidates have signed up for The FutureSkills PRIME ecosystem that aims to reskill or upskill 412,000 professionals

Digital transaction volume grew at 50% in four years, shows data
Updated On : 31 Dec 2021 | 10:49 PM IST

upGrad KnowledgeHut eyes annual revenue run rate to reach Rs 300 cr by Mar

A study commissioned by Amazon India in September 2021 revealed that nearly 51 per cent of job-seeking adults wanted to pursue opportunities in industries in which they had negligible or no experience

upGrad KnowledgeHut eyes annual revenue run rate to reach Rs 300 cr by Mar
Updated On : 15 Dec 2021 | 8:59 PM IST

Continuous process of up-skilling employees, utmost need: Virtusa

Virtusa's "Thrive Academy" aims to fulfill this need by providing hands-on exposure and training, a comapny official said

Continuous process of up-skilling employees, utmost need: Virtusa
Updated On : 25 Nov 2021 | 8:01 PM IST

India poised to become $313 bn education and skills market by 2030: Report

The pandemic contributed to an unprecedented jump in online education

India poised to become $313 bn education and skills market by 2030: Report
Updated On : 18 Nov 2021 | 7:28 PM IST

Need trainers to impart skill to 500 mn people: Skill Development Secy

About 50 crore people need to be skilled in the next few years and for that there is a need of lakhs of trainers, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Secretary Ravi Mital said in Friday.

Need trainers to impart skill to 500 mn people: Skill Development Secy
Updated On : 17 Sep 2021 | 2:57 PM IST

Digital niche, super niche skills demand surge since Apr-June: Report

Demand for talent with digital niche and super niche skills has witnessed a surge since the April-June quarter following growth in the digital economy

Digital niche, super niche skills demand surge since Apr-June: Report
Updated On : 14 Sep 2021 | 3:17 PM IST

Training starts in 607 districts under third phase of PMKVY: Pradhan

Training has started in 607 districts across 32 states/Union Territories under the third phase of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 2020-22, Parliament was informed on Monday.

Training starts in 607 districts under third phase of PMKVY: Pradhan
Updated On : 19 Jul 2021 | 4:36 PM IST

'Edtech sector witnesses surge in demand for digital skills'

Edtech sector has witnessed a 90 per cent surge in demand for digital skills amid the pandemic, according to TeamLease Edtech.

'Edtech sector witnesses surge in demand for digital skills'
Updated On : 20 Jun 2021 | 1:56 PM IST

PM Modi launches crash course to skill, upskill over lakh 'Covid warriors'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a customised crash course programme that aims to skill and upskill over one lakh "Covid warriors" across the country

PM Modi launches crash course to skill, upskill over lakh 'Covid warriors'
Updated On : 18 Jun 2021 | 12:22 PM IST

76% enthusiasts say online gaming helps develop analytical skills: Report

Why they play: 26% see online games as stress busters, 24% think they are money spinners, one in seven seek to hone key skills and improve cognitive ability

76% enthusiasts say online gaming helps develop analytical skills: Report
Updated On : 03 Jun 2021 | 3:35 PM IST