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Centre Launches 'PM-DAKSH' Yojana For Skill Development
In another step to empower the youth through skill development schemes, the Central government launched the Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi "PM-DAKSH" portal and a mobile app. Announcing the development, the Social Justice and Empowerment ministry said, ''The Youth of the target group will now be able to avail the benefits...more easily.'' The ministry aims to impart the training to around 50,000 people in 2021-22.
Tags: PM-DAKSH Yojana, Skill Development Ministry, PM-DAKSH app, skill development, Technology
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NCERT Preps For New Framework To Usher Early Childhood Learning
The NCERT has started to formulate the National Curriculum and Pedagogical Framework for Early Childhood care and education (NCPFECCE). Informing about the development, NCERT Director Sridhar Srivastava said that the framework is aimed at "the holistic development of the child". He added that the curriculum will be based on well-researched early childhood learning practices. Moreover, it will zoom in on play-way methods of learning including… read-more
Tags: early education, NCERT, skill development, New Education Policy
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Andhra Pradesh Announces New Industrial Development Policy for 2020-23
The Andhra Pradesh Government, led by Industries Minister Mekapati Goutham Reddy, issued the new Industrial Development Policy for 2020-23. The latest policy will focus on advancing existing units while developing new ones. A balanced growth will be maintained, upfront cost will be reduced, and skills development and fiscal incentives will be ensured. Special Chief Secretary for Industries R Karikal Valavenon said that the state is planning… read-more
Tags: Andhra Pradesh, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY, skill development, UPFRONT COST
Courtesy: The Indian Express
