Skill India

01/06/2026

Celebrating 6 Years of PM SVANidhi: Empowering Street Vendors, Enabling Entrepreneurs.

As part of the PM SVANidhi journey, NIESBUD, in collaboration with MSDE, implemented the Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana (Pilot) to strengthen entrepreneurial capabilities among PM SVANidhi beneficiaries.

The programme combined one week of classroom-based entrepreneurship training with 21 weeks of mentoring and handholding support, enabling participants to expand their enterprises, improve financial resilience, and build sustainable livelihoods.

Across Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, 1,704 beneficiaries, including 894 women entrepreneurs, have been empowered with the skills, confidence, and support needed to grow their businesses and realise their aspirations.

From access to credit to access to opportunity, PM SVANidhi continues to transform lives and create pathways to self-reliance.

Manohar Lal Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs PM SVANidhi Department Of Financial Services, GOI Niesbud

29/05/2026

Under the chairpersonship of Smt. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, the 3rd meeting of the National Steering Committee under reviewed the progress of the scheme across participating States and deliberated on measures to strengthen industry participation, institutional governance, financial sustainability of SPVs, and faster operationalisation of projects.

A key milestone was the approval of the Strategic Investment Plan for the Visakhapatnam ITI Cluster, submitted by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), making Andhra Pradesh the first State to operationalise an industry partnership under the scheme.

The discussions reaffirmed a shared commitment to advancing industry-led governance, outcome-oriented skilling, and stronger partnerships between industry, States, and training institutions to build future-ready ITIs and a workforce aligned with the needs of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Nara Chandrababu Naidu Andhra Pradesh CM ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India

29/05/2026

A landmark first under .

The National Steering Committee has approved the Strategic Investment Plan for the Visakhapatnam ITI Cluster, submitted by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, making Andhra Pradesh the first State to operationalise an industry partnership under the scheme.

The Visakhapatnam Cluster will bring together Government ITIs through a hub-and-spoke model, with industry playing a central role in upgrading infrastructure, modernising training, aligning curricula with industry needs, and creating stronger pathways to apprenticeships and employment.

This marks a significant step towards building industry-aligned, future-ready ITIs and a workforce equipped for the needs of a rapidly evolving economy.

Congratulations to the Government of Andhra Pradesh, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, and all stakeholders on this milestone.

Andhra Pradesh CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu

28/05/2026

Team India shines at Taipei Capital Cup 2026!

A phenomenal moment for Bharat!

Our young champions have made the nation beam with pride, leading the way with brilliance, creativity, and resilience on the global stage.

Silver Medals
• Ms. Muskan: Painting & Decorating (A masterpiece of precision and artistry!)
• Mr. Arjun: Mobile App Development (Innovation at its finest!)

Merit Awards
• Mr. Mafaz: Software Application Development
• Mr. Suresh: Digital Construction
• Mr. Mohammad Seraj: Automobile Technology

All our winners were recognized with cash prizes for their exceptional performances, honoring their talent and hard work.

With 2 Silver Medals and 3 Merit Awards, Team India has once again proven that our skilled youth are world-class, future-ready, and unstoppable.

From competitions abroad to paving the way for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, they continue to inspire millions today, and lead the world tomorrow.

Let’s celebrate them, louder and prouder!

Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Jothimani Sennimalai Naveen Jindal CMO Haryana Rao Inderjit Singh Dr. Kalanidhi Veeraswamy Dayanidhi Maran Thamizhachi Thangapandian Vijay Vasanth

28/05/2026

On the auspicious occasion of Eid-al-Adha, may the spirit of compassion and unity inspire us all to build a brighter and more inclusive future.

May every skill illuminate new dreams, and every step lead to new opportunities for the youth of our nation. Through the power of skilling, entrepreneurship and innovation, we continue moving towards a stronger, self-reliant India.

27/05/2026

27/05/2026