Cabinet okays scheme for upgrading ITIs, setting up centres of excellence for skilling

IANS | May 7, 2025 1:53 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the national scheme for Industrial Training Institute (ITI) upgradation and the setting up of five National Centres of Excellence for Skilling as a centrally-sponsored scheme, in a major step towards transforming vocational education in the country.

Cabinet approves revised 'SHAKTI' policy for coal allocation to power sector

IANS | May 7, 2025 1:21 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the grant of fresh coal linkages to thermal power plants of the Central Sector, State Sector and Independent Power Producers (IPPs) under the revised 'SHAKTI' policy.

AI and skilling get a booster under India-UK FTA: Industry

IANS | May 7, 2025 11:47 AM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) India is at the forefront of shaping the world's digital future, boasting the highest AI skills penetration rate globally and the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will enable the UK to fully recognise India as a key destination for its students and talent to achieve their ambitions in this space, industry leaders said on Wednesday.

India at the forefront of global energy transition: Piyush Goyal

IANS | May 6, 2025 9:53 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) India is at the forefront of global energy transition and solar power alone has grown over 30 times in the last decade, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said on Tuesday, adding that the country achieved renewable energy targets of 2030 eight years ahead of schedule.

GAIL hikes startup investment fund to Rs 500 crore in FY25: Hardeep Puri

IANS | May 6, 2025 6:12 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) GAIL (India) Limited increased its startup investment fund from Rs 100 crore to Rs 500 crore in FY25, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Tuesday, as the country becomes the third largest startup ecosystem in the world.