Skilling population between 15 and 25 is a major challenge: Dharmendra Pradhan
2 years, 3 months ago

Skilling population between 15 and 25 is a major challenge: Dharmendra Pradhan

Hindustan Times  

Indian civilization has always been knowledge-based and knowledge-driven, Union Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday even as he identified educating and skilling the vast population in the 15 to 25 years age group as a major challenge faced by the country. "Challenge today is educating and skilling the vast population in the 15 to 25 years of age group," Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said Pradhan, who also holds the skill development portfolio, addressed the inaugural session of the International Conclave on "Digital Transformation and Internationalization of the Higher Education" which the Deakin University organized in association with TCS in Delhi on Tuesday. Challenge today is educating and skilling the vast population in the 15 to 25 years of age group," he said. The Union education minister also called for new knowledge networks with international institutions setting up campuses in India and for Indian institutions to go global.

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NEP 2020: Shaping the Future of Education in Australia
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NEP 2020: Shaping the Future of Education in Australia

India Today  

Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, delivered a keynote address at the Australian International Education Conference, where he emphasized the deepening educational ties between India and Australia. He highlighted the vital role education plays in strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two countries, noting the immense potential yet to be realised through ongoing collaborations.

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Australia's Education Hubs in India: A Boon for Knowledge and Innovation

New Indian Express  

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India, Singapore Discuss Educational and Research Collaboration
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India, Singapore Discuss Educational and Research Collaboration

New Indian Express  

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

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News 18  

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Modi govt committed to skilling youth: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Modi govt committed to skilling youth: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

New Indian Express  

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India, Australia sign agreement on mutual recognition of qualifications
1 year, 10 months ago

India, Australia sign agreement on mutual recognition of qualifications

The Hindu  

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A new digital lifestyle is taking shape in India: Education Minister
2 years, 3 months ago

A new digital lifestyle is taking shape in India: Education Minister

Live Mint  

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India-Australia to set up working group for promoting transnational education
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India-Australia to set up working group for promoting transnational education

The Hindu  

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Explained: Here's why skill development is a key to inclusive growth
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Explained: Here's why skill development is a key to inclusive growth

India Today  

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By 2030, more than half of 12th-passed Indians will lack the skills to get jobs: Unicef
5 years, 2 months ago

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India Today  

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Skill India, Start-up India need collaboration with education: UNICEF Executive Director
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India Today  

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6 years, 1 month ago

India in dire need of entrepreneurs with right skill training support: Here's why

India Today  

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Skill India: India Inc must raise spend on creation of quality manpower, says Dharmendra Pradhan
6 years, 5 months ago

Skill India: India Inc must raise spend on creation of quality manpower, says Dharmendra Pradhan

Firstpost  

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