Oxford University students Zoe Barclay and Petrina Lander praised India's innovative schooling at the UNHRC in Geneva. Highlighting the Akshar Foundation's model in Assam, they lauded the integration of vocational skills and peer mentorship, suggesting Western systems could learn from this h
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 9: The Rotary Club of Chennai Legends, in association with Rotary International District 3234, organised Rotosew, an initiative to donate 225 motorised sewing machines to women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in the city, in commemoration of
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 9: LGT Business Connextions Limited has announced a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative focused on promoting women's empowerment and livelihood generation in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 7: In a continued effort to build inclusive and future-ready living ecosystems, Paranjape Schemes Construction Private Limited, Maharashtra's leading real estate developer has announced a collaboration with Tarangan Foundation. This strategic partnership for
At the UNHRC in Geneva, Oxford student Jan Hubel praised India's National Education Policy 2020 for its focus on vocational training and entrepreneurship. Drawing from his work with the Akshar Foundation, he noted how integrating practical skills helps disadvantaged students achieve self-rel
"Both ministers discussed opportunities to deepen collaboration between institutions, industry and training systems to enhance vocational education and create pathways for skilled workforce mobility," the statement added.
Teachers under the CSS-VSE NSQF project, including para-teachers, vocational subject teachers, and Shiksha Bandhus, were against 12 years of deprivation, exploitation, corruption, wastage of government funds, and a steady decline in the quality of education.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced a special economic package of 175 million dollars for Seychelles to support concrete projects in areas such as social housing, e-mobility, vocational training, health, defence and maritime security.
Security forces and civil groups in Srinagar conducted a month-long skill and computer training programme for 50 students, focusing on data entry and mobile repairing. The initiative aims to boost digital skills, promote self-employment, and support youth empowerment in Kashmir.
More than 10,000 Tibetan students were enrolled in China's Tibet Classes in 2025, the highest since the programme began. The expansion includes new schools and vocational classes, while the programme continues to face criticism over cultural assimilation and political indoctrination.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 23: Viraj Profiles Pvt. Ltd, through the Viraj Charitable Trust, organized a Recognition Ceremony for Tailoring Examination Candidates on 23rd December 2025. The ceremony celebrated women who completed the tailoring examination successfully and demonstra