Pilot projects for ‘digital villages’ should be up and running soon, as the government has approved in-principle the setting up of around 120 such villages across the country at a cost of around Rs 425 crore. “The Finance Ministry has in-principle approved the project outlay of ₹423.26 crore for …
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Government brings Bill to benefit around 1 cr workers & meet skill gap
The government has introduced in Parliament a Bill to amend the Factories Act, 1948, with a view to double overtime hours in an establishment with 10 or more workers, to 100 per quarter. The aim is to enhance employment opportunities and facilitate the ease of doing business. The Bill also propos…
World Bank to help upgrade 400 ITIs
In a boost to Skill India Mission, the government has joined hands with the World Bank for upgrading 400 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the country. The World Bank will make financial infusion of $280 million in the form of assistance for the upgradation of the ITIs spread over 34 s…