<keyword id="6358815" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="tech" source="Orion">Tech</keyword> giant <keyword id="10387" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="microsoft" source="Orion">Microsoft</keyword> on Wednesday partnered with the <keyword id="3029683" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="union-ministry-of-skill-development" source="Orion">Union Ministry of Skill Development</keyword> and Entrepreneurship (<keyword id="2952126" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="msde" source="Orion">MSDE</keyword>), and Capacity Building Commission (CBC) to enhance the functional computer literacy of nearly 2.5 million civil servants of the <keyword id="6378065" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="central" source="Orion">Central</keyword> government. The project -- Capacity Building by MSDE in Microsoft Digital Productivity Skills -- will digitally empower them to provide efficient and effective citizen-centric services to the vulnerable and underprivileged sections of society. "Through this programme, we are aiming to empower central government employees on key digital skills and amplify the vision of Digital India," Ashutosh Chadha, <keyword id="231267" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="group-head" source="Orion">Group Head</keyword> and Director, Government Affairs, Microsoft India "This initiative will not only drive more productivity but will also enable ease of doing business with more digital solutions," Chadha added. Within the project, the training will include job roles such as Section Officers, Assistant Section Officers, Clerks, Upper Division Clerks, Lower Division Clerks, Under Secretaries, Deputy Secretaries, and equivalent officers at senior, junior and supporting levels in the central government entities. CBC has undertaken the capacity-building plans for the ministries of Defence, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Expenditure, Finance, Social Justice, Civil Aviation, Ports and Shipping, and Labour. As part of the collaboration, Microsoft will develop an online, self-paced learning course on Microsoft Office 365 digital productivity suite offerings for MSDE, enabling MSDE to provide digital skills training to the officials in central government ministries and departments. The courses will be created under two categories -- Beginners and Advanced courses of 12 hours duration each -- and the learners would be enabled with access to Advanced course after receiving the certificate of completion in the Beginners course. "Our aim is to develop citizen-friendly and business-friendly policies. Technology has become an integral part of our everyday lives, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint are now an essential component of our work life," <keyword id="234155" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="rajesh-aggarwal" source="Orion">Rajesh Aggarwal</keyword>, Secretary, MSDE, said in a statement. "Therefore, it is imperative that our workforce is trained in these programmes, and I am certain that with this alliance, we will be able to make <keyword id="9868764" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="mission-karmayogi" source="Orion">Mission Karmayogi</keyword>, a successful scheme," Aggarwal added. SEE ALSO : <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/hyundai-launched-its-premium-suv-tucson-in-india-with-automated-sensing-technology/slidelist/93473904.cms">Hyundai launched its premium SUV Tucson in India with automated sensing technology - check details here</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/healthy-household-balance-sheets-will-push-auto-consumer-goods-sales-morgan-stanley/articleshow/93473239.cms">Healthy household balance sheets will push auto, consumer goods sales: Morgan Stanley</a>

Microsoft joins hands with MSDE, CBC to train 2.5 mn civil servants in India

<ul><li>India’s leather sector — which is the second largest leather garment and footwear producer globally — is believed to originate nearly 2 million jobs by 2024. </li><li>The statement was made during an award ceremony certifying candidates with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in the leather sector. </li><li>India contributes 13% to the total leather production, globally. </li><li>As of now, the sector employs over 2.5 million people in India. </li></ul>Indian government is betting on the leather sector to create jobs. “The leather sector is an export driven sector and has the potential to create 2 million jobs in the next 5 years,” said Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (<keyword id="2952126" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="MSDE">MSDE</keyword>) at an award ceremony. India’s leather sector — is the second largest leather garment and footwear producer globally. “The Government of India has allowed 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in the sector and rationalized export duty on raw and semi-finished leather. The sector employees over 2.5 million people,” he added. The government extended Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Certificates under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) of Skill India mission, in <keyword id="12864" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Chennai">Chennai</keyword>. Over 2 million candidates have received the certification so far. India contributes 13% to the total leather production, globally. Given that, the exports in the sector are expected to hit $9 billion by 2020. Recognising the RPL certified candidates, Pandey said that “India has always had a rich heritage of leather crafts like footwear and accessories, prepared by highly skilled craftsmen from various clusters like <keyword id="6356295" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="agra">Agra</keyword>, Kanpur, <keyword id="293385" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ambur">Ambur</keyword> and other regions.” “Fashion and trends have a great influence in this industry. There are many opportunities for entrepreneurship in traditional leather trades and new forms of leather substitutes. We need to cater to basic needs as well as luxury segments, with vast potential for exports.” The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship jointly with Leather Sector Skill Council (LSSC) has been providing skill training to professionals in the sector. As of now, the sector employs over 2.5 million people in India. The Skill Development ministry also announced “Mochi Swabhimaan” Initiative. Under this, the LSSC will assist the cobbler community in India for leather-based services, providing better working conditions. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/textile-workers-diamond-polishers-and-others-face-job-losses/articleshow/70977544.cms">The untold crisis to befall India’s artists, artisans and weavers</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/a-third-of-indias-textile-workers-30-million-lost-their-jobs-and-more-could-go/articleshow/70781257.cms">A third of India’s textile workers — 30 million— lost their jobs and more could go</a>

India believes that its export duty rationalization on leather goods can create 2 million jobs

<ul><li>The <keyword id="13673170" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="pradhan-mantri-national-apprenticeship-mela" source="Orion">Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela</keyword> is being held today, on November 14, at 199 locations across the country.</li><li>The government has invited local businesses to offer apprenticeships to the youth.</li><li>Here’s how you can register and participate in the apprenticeship <keyword id="6363014" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="mela" source="Orion">mela</keyword>.</li></ul>The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) will be hosting the <keyword id="15512538" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="pradhan-mantri-national-apprenticeship" source="Orion">Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship</keyword> Mela (PMNAM) as part of the government’s Skill India Mission at 199 locations across 25 states and union territories in the country. The government has invited local businesses to be part of the mela and provide the local youth with apprenticeship opportunities. The companies will meet the potential candidates at the event and select them at the event itself, allowing the youth to find training opportunities and join an organization. “The major purpose of this programme is to encourage companies to hire more apprentices, while also assisting employers in discovering and developing the potential they have via training and practical skill sets. It is also critical to embed apprenticeship in the educational ecosystem besides building credible pathways from apprenticeship to higher education,” said Atul Kumar Tiwari, secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. The mela is held each month and individuals hired receive a monthly stipend according to the criteria prescribed by the government. The government reportedly wants to train 1 million individuals each year. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Who can participate in the mela?" comment="subhead" text="Who can participate in the mela?">Who can participate in the mela?</cmsannotation> To participate in the apprenticeship mela, the individual must have passed class 5 to class 12 and have skill training certificates or hold a diploma from the Industrial Training Institute. Additionally, graduates can also apply for the apprenticeship mela. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="How to register?" comment="subhead" text="How to register?">How to register?</cmsannotation> <ul><li>To register for the mela, go to the PMNAM <a href="https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/mela-registration">website</a> </li><li>Then, select “Candidate” and “New User”. </li><li>Enter the required details and click on “Submit”. </li></ul><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="What are the required documents?" comment="subhead" text="What are the required documents?">What are the required documents?</cmsannotation> The candidates will have to carry three copies of their resumes, three copies of all relevant marksheets and certificates, ID proof (Aadhaar Card, driving license, etc.) and three passport size photographs to the venue. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="How to find your nearest apprenticeship mela and the vacancies?" comment="subhead" text="How to find your nearest apprenticeship mela and the vacancies?">How to find your nearest apprenticeship mela and the vacancies?</cmsannotation> <ul><li>To find the nearest apprenticeship mela and available vacancies, go to the DGT <a href="https://dgt.gov.in/appmela/">website</a>. </li><li>Enter the name of your state or union territory. </li><li>Now, select the nearest district from your location. </li><li>You will now be able to see the apprenticeship mela near your location, the coordinator and the vacancies for different organizations. </li></ul>SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/google-pixel-7a-roundup-90hz-display-dual-camera-setup-and-more/articleshow/95501275.cms">Google Pixel 7a roundup – 90Hz display, dual camera setup, and more</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/fakers-play-as-musk-makes-people-pay-for-a-twitter-blue-tick/articleshow/95446291.cms">Fakers play as Musk makes people pay for a Twitter blue tick</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/how-to-delete-your-number-and-email-from-facebooks-database/articleshow/95349999.cms">How to delete your number and email from Facebook’s database</a>

Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela being held today – how to find nearest center, vacancies and more

New Delhi, Jun 15 () A Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) working at its office located at the Press Trust of India Building here has tested positive for COVID-19. The ministry said that its office on the second floor of the Building will remain closed on June 16 for disinfection and sanitisation activities. All officers and staff of the MSDE located at the Building have been advised to work from home on Tuesday. "B K Ray, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), sitting in 2nd floor, Building, has tested positive for COVID-19 on 15-06-2020. The officer has last attended the office on 11-06-2020," said an office memorandum issued by the ministry. Disinfection and sanitisation activities will be carried out in the MSDE office rooms, corridors and common areas, it said. The ministry further said all officers and staff who came in contact with Ray are advised to take the necessary action as per the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on June 4, 2020. RSN MR MR

Skill Ministry official tests positive for COVID-19

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Tech giant IBM on Thursday announced a free digital learning platform as part of its SkillsBuild initiative to help jobseekers and provide new resources to business owners in India. Called 'SkillsBuild Reignite', the platform will give access to free online coursework and mentoring support, designed to help people reinvent their careers and businesses. In November last year, IBM launched SkillsBuild in collaboration with the Directorate General of Training under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development &amp; Entrepreneurship (MSDE). SkillBuild has already benefited 14,135 learners who have completed 40,000 courses and 77,000 hours of e-learning. "We mark a significant milestone in supporting Centre's efforts in accelerating Indian economy's revival from the adverse effects of Covid with the launch of SkillsBuild Reignite and Innovation Camp, in collaboration with IBM India," said Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey, Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. SkillsBuild Reignite will include more coursework and personalised coaching for entrepreneurs seeking advice to help establish or restart their small businesses as they focus on recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic. The courses include financial management, business strategy, digital strategy, legal support and more. Working with NGOs such as Edunet and Unnati Foundation, among others, the new IBM partners will play a key role in addressing local needs. "Not only does this platform provides career reinvention opportunities but also innovative ways of working and individualized support for relaunching business strategies," explained Sandip Patel, General Manager, IBM India/South Asia. IBM also announced the 10-week SkillsBuild Innovation camp which is open to learners who are interested in gaining hands-on project experience to enhance learning. --IANS na/

IBM announces free digital learning platform for jobseekers in India

<ul><li>In a first, McDonald's India partnered with <keyword id="8190094" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Retail-Associations-Skill-Council-of-India">Retail Association’s Skill Council of India</keyword> (RASCI) to launch an undergraduate course in retail operations in India. </li><li>It will be a three-year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme in retail operations, which will include both classroom course and on-the job training. </li><li>The programme, which will study the aspects of retail operations will be conducted at <keyword id="1116394" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ness-Wadia-College">Ness Wadia College</keyword> in Pune and the on-the-job training will be across McDonald's restaurants in the West and South region.</li></ul>In a first, McDonald’s India partnered with Retail Association’s Skill Council of India (RASCI) to launch an undergraduate course in retail operations. The course will train skilled floor managers for retail stores. It will be a three-year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme in retail operations. It will include a classroom course and on-the job training. "We are confident that our robust training programmes and best-in-class processes will provide a strong foundation for students to acquire skills, enabling livelihood and growth in the burgeoning retail industry," Seema Arora Nambiar, Senior Vice President, Menu, Marketing and People Resources, Hardcastle Restaurants — which operates McDonald’s — <a href="https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/food-services/mcdonalds-india-west-and-south-furthers-the-governments-skill-india-mission/71453954">told</a> news agency ANI. The programme will be conducted at Ness Wadia College in Pune. The students will be given on-the-job training across McDonald's restaurants in the West and South region. The programme aims to create a deployment-ready talent pool. "We are privileged to be one among the 10 institutions in India and the only one in Maharashtra to be selected by MHRD and MSDE to launch the programme. We are sure that the programme will give students a competitive edge and help the industry hugely," Dr Girija Shankar, Principal, Modern Education Society of Ness Wadia College of Commerce said. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/heres-how-you-can-open-a-subway-store-in-india-and-earn-1-5-crore/articleshow/71256846.cms">Open a Subway store in India and make ₹1.5 crore. Here’s how to do</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/mcdonalds-india-same-store-sales-grow-in-the-times-of-zomato-and-swiggy/articleshow/70564950.cms">McDonald’s India franchisee explains why it gets more customers to its stores despite discounts and convenience of Zomato and Swiggy</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/mcdonalds-just-earned-a-profit-in-india-for-the-first-time-since-launching-in-the-country-over-two-decades-ago/articleshow/67266716.cms">McDonald’s just earned a profit in India for the first time since launching in the country over two decades ago</a>

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<img class="gwt-Image" src="/photo/56851205.cms" /> With an aim to connect hotel and tourism industry, training partners and trained manpower, <keyword id="4116170" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="tourism-hospitality-skill-council">Tourism &amp; Hospitality Skill Council</keyword> (<keyword id="592380" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="THSC">THSC</keyword>) has launched a digital skill grid. The digital platform - thsc.skillgrid.in - was unveiled by <keyword id="257024" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Arun-Nanda">Arun Nanda</keyword>, Chairman of THSC in the presence of industry and training partners. Tourism &amp; <keyword id="3466864" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="hospitality-skill-council">Hospitality Skill Council</keyword> (THSC) is a sector skill council for Tourism and <keyword id="68179" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hospitality-industry">Hospitality industry</keyword> under the <keyword id="161653" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="National-Skill-Development-Corporation">National Skill Development Corporation</keyword> (<keyword id="6380206" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="NSDC">NSDC</keyword>). 
 
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This pioneering initiative is a strong step towards achieving the objectives of ensuring job opportunities to skilled candidates.Thsc.skillgrid.in currently has over 5000 candidates who have completed or currently undergoing training across Job-roles and states, available for the Tourism and Hospitality Industry to Engage. 
 During the launch, an Industry Meet was organized to connect all stake holders, industry leaders, HR Heads and vocational training partners in the skilling ecosystem. The event was attended by dignitary and officials from <keyword id="6358345" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="CII">CII</keyword>, MSDE, other Sector Skill Councils and NSDC. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, <keyword id="6366667" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Subway">Subway</keyword>, Lemon Tree Hotel Group, Hyatt Hotel, <keyword id="6409110" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sodexo">Sodexo</keyword>, Leela Hotel, Chai Point, Balmer and Lawrie, InnerChef, JLL, Fortune Group, Omaxe, Taj Group.

Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council launched digital platform
to ensure job opportunities to skilled candidates

<ul><li>The Indian government is launching an academic course — the Graduate Insolvency Program — to train a crop of new insolvency professionals. </li><li>India’s stressed bank assets rose to $146 billion recently. </li><li>The 27-month program is likely to benefit insolvency professionals. It will help them handle tough bankruptcy cases within a short time.</li></ul>India has a huge, emerging sector for helping distressed and bankrupt companies come out of financial difficulty. But it faces a huge shortage of bankruptcy professionals who can oversee the process. To make up for the lack, the Indian government is reportedly launching a fresh academic course — <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/want-to-graduate-in-insolvency-heres-how-you-can/articleshow/67534863.cms">Graduate Insolvency Program</a> — which will help train a new crop of insolvency professionals. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) will likely launch the program in first week of February. It will allow fresh candidates to take up Insolvency profession while presently hirings happen from the lot having at least 10-15 years of experience. The 27- month program aims to train nearly 45 such professionals annually. India introduced a new bankruptcy law, the <keyword id="6354456" type="DEFINITION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Insolvency-and-Bankruptcy-Code">Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code</keyword> (<keyword id="192838" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="IBC">IBC</keyword>), two years ago — which was seen as a landmark law to help several banks resolve a huge pile of bad debt from under-performing or stressed companies. The new rules gave recourse to both the company’s promoters and creditors. How will the course benefit insolvency professionals? As of 2017, the country had nearly <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/jobs-how-will-graduates-gain-from-insolvency/articleshow/59850758.cms">600-700 insolvency professionals</a>, according to Mamta Binani, former president of Institute of Company Secretaries of India. While according to a senior official from ICAI, certified training programs have the capacity to create thousands of job opportunities. That is because, India’s National Company Law Tribunals have been flooded with hundreds of such cases that will need insolvency professionals for primary operations. Who will be eligible? The graduate insolvency program will be outsourced from prominent Indian institutions, and operate in sync with regulators. It will admit candidates from varied backgrounds from chartered accountants, post graduates in economics, finance, management, commerce, cost accountants, company secretaries and law graduates. However, there will be a minimum bar to qualify the elimination exam, just as for the Common Admission Test (CAT). Foreign nationals will also be eligible to take up the course — along with a reservation quota of five seats. The Indian government hopes the course will be added help for professionals already working on bankruptcy to solve the cases more efficiently. It will also give the professionals domestic and international exposure in the field through internships. The overall cost for the graduate program is yet to be declared. However, it is <a href="https://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/alert-for-cas-law-students-check-out-new-graduation-course-on-bad-loans/story/310221.html">expected to cost </a>between ₹700,000 to ₹1,000,000. India has tried to groom insolvency professionals earlier as well. Last year, the Ministry of Skill Development &amp; Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) jointly announced a training program for <a href="http://www.uniindia.com/news/business-economy/msde-launches-insolvency-associate-course-in-du/1285995.html">‘Insolvency Associates’</a> to create more jobs in the sector. Rolled out under the Pradhan Mantri Kushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), the 250-hour course focused on insolvency issues including Companies Act, accounting and valuation. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/next-global-recession-may-be-just-two-years-awayand-india-should-be-worried/articleshow/67535452.cms">Next global recession may be just two years away—and India should be worried</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india-witnessed-its-highest-unemployment-rate-in-27-months-at-7-38-in-december-says-cmie/articleshow/67418218.cms">India witnessed its highest unemployment rate in 27 months at 7.38% in December, says CMIE</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/big-data-and-analytics-may-be-the-hottest-sector-but-india-has-a-serious-dearth-of-data-scientists/articleshow/66860305.cms">Big data and analytics may be the hottest sector, but India has a serious dearth of data scientists</a>

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Microsoft joins hands with MSDE, CBC to train 2.5 mn civil servants in India

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Skill Ministry official tests positive for COVID-19

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IBM announces free digital learning platform for jobseekers in India

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McDonald’s to give students hands-on experience in retail operations

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Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council launched digital platform to ensure job opportunities to skilled candidates

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India badly needs bankruptcy experts — and this course could be your ticket to a hot, new career

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