Youth turning entrepreneurs with government-backed training & startup support

July 2, 2025 1:44 PM

Youth turning entrepreneurs with government-backed training & startup support

In a fast evolving economic landscape, youth entrepreneurship is fast gaining momentum, driven by government-backed initiatives focused on skill development and startup support. With various schemes in place and partnerships between local administrations and organizations like SkillingYou, young Indians are being equipped with practical training, business mentorship, and financial guidance. These efforts aim to foster self-reliance, reduce unemployment and encourage innovation at the grassroots...

India’s skill push empowers over 1.63 crore youth under PMKVY

June 5, 2025 5:21 PM

India’s skill push empowers over 1.63 crore youth under PMKVY

In the last eleven years, the Government has reshaped the education and skill development landscape, with a sustained focus on employability, inclusivity and industry-relevant training. Targeting the aspirations of India’s growing middle class, a wide network of skilling programmes has helped millions acquire job-ready skills and access new opportunities in both traditional and emerging sectors.   The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, established in 2014, has been at the c...