Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

October 13, 2026 12:18 AM

PM-SETU: ₹440 Crore Investment to Upgrade ITI Clusters in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh

The Surat and Visakhapatnam clusters of Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) will be upgraded with an approved investment of approximately ₹440 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme, following the signing of Shareholders’ Agreements (SHAs) between the Centre, the respective state governments and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India). The investment includes ₹240 crore for the Surat cluster in Gu...

October 9, 2026 7:44 PM

PM Modi urges youth to upgrade skills, adapt to emerging technologies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stressed the need for young people to continuously acquire new skills, upgrade their capabilities and adapt to emerging technologies amid rapid technological advancements. He made the remarks while interacting with representatives of Team India at the WorldSkills Competition, Shanghai 2026, at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, earlier in the day. Participants share experiences of representing India on the Global stage During the interaction, participants shared their e...

September 28, 2026 12:34 PM

India finishes 10th at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 with six silver medals and 20 Medals for Excellence

India secured the 10th position at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, winning six Silver Medals and 20 Medals for Excellence as the international skills competition concluded in Shanghai, China. India improved its position from 13th at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, where it had won four Bronze Medals and 12 Medals for Excellence. The latest performance marks an improvement in India's showing at the global skills competition and highlights the achievements of its young skilled professionals across a ran...

September 15, 2026 10:32 PM

India’s Largest-Ever Skills Contingent Leaves for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

India's largest-ever contingent of 70 skilled young competitors has been flagged off for the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 competition, where Team India will compete across 63 skill categories. The send-off ceremony was organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship at Kaushal Bhawan in New Delhi. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is scheduled to take place in Shanghai, China, from September 22 to 27. Indian competitors will showcase their expertise in technical excellence, cre...

September 9, 2026 2:31 PM

India to debut in 11 new skills at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

India is set to expand its global skills footprint with first-time participation in 11 new skill categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, scheduled to be held in Shanghai, China, from September 22 to 27. Team Skill India will compete in 63 of the 64 skills at the competition, with a contingent of nearly 70 competitors, making it one of the country’s largest and most diverse representations at WorldSkills to date. The 11 new skill categories in which India will participate for the firs...

March 30, 2026 10:19 AM

IndiaSkills National Competition 2025-26 begins in Greater Noida, showcasing top talent

India’s premier skill competition, the IndiaSkills National Competition 2025-26, commenced with a grand opening ceremony in Greater Noida, bringing together over 650 of the country’s most talented youth to compete across 63 skill categories. Organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and supported by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), the competition is a key initiative aimed at promoting excellence in skills and building a future-ready workfo...

December 24, 2025 5:47 PM

MSDE invites industry to lead upgradation of ITIs under PM-SETU scheme

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on Wednesday invited industry leaders to participate in the upgradation of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) under the PM-SETU scheme, marking a shift towards industry-led vocational training in the country. According to an official release, the initiative will be implemented through State and Union Territory governments and the Directorate General of Training (DGT). The ministry has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) to iden...

July 14, 2025 2:48 PM

PM Modi distributes over 51,000 appointment letters at 16th Rozgar Mela

Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth during the 16th Rozgar Mela held on Saturday. The event was conducted at 47 locations across the country, marking yet another milestone in the government’s commitment to generate employment opportunities for the nation’s youth. Addressing the new recruits, Prime Minister Modi congratulated them and highlighted the importance of their role in shaping a stronger, more self-reliant India. The newl...