Capacity building of mind, alongside skills, essential for India to remain globally relevant: Jitendra Singh

August 26, 2026 4:52 PM

Capacity building of mind, alongside skills, essential for India to remain globally relevant: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh on Wednesday called for a broader, whole-of-society approach to capacity building, stressing that developing the mindset to continuously learn, adapt and innovate is as important as acquiring technical skills. Addressing a roundtable on capacity building, Singh said the rapid pace of technological and societ...

Empowering Farmers Through Skills: Building a Self-Reliant Agricultural Workforce

September 30, 2025 4:37 PM

Empowering Farmers Through Skills: Building a Self-Reliant Agricultural Workforce

Farmer empowerment has emerged as a cornerstone of India’s agricultural strategy, with the government placing skill development and training at the heart of rural development. Recognizing that farmers today face challenges beyond just access to credit and seeds, such as adapting to climate change, managing soil health, using modern machinery, and securing better markets, the government has rolled out large-scale programs designed to build capacities and create a new generation of skilled culti...