India aims to develop 1 million skilled workers for govt initiatives under PM Kushal Vikas Yojna 4.0
New Delhi: The Indian government is set to cultivate a workforce of one million skilled workers to meet the rising demand for trained personnel across its flagship schemes involving a dozen central ministries. The Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has begun consultations with 12 central ministries to assess their specific requirements for skilled labor to support the effective implementation of these initiatives, according to a senior government official.
Training for these candidates will be conducted under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0, the ministry's flagship skilling program, over the next two years.Candidates will receive either short-term skills training courses or certifications recognizing their prior learning, tailored to align with available skill sets.
Ongoing discussions include collaborations with the Ministry of Home Affairs for the Vibrant Village Programme, the Ministry of Women and Child Development for the VIKALP initiative, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for the Semiconductor Mission, and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy for projects like green hydrogen and the Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana, among others.
The official noted that preliminary training has already commenced for some programs, while talks are underway with various stakeholder ministries to launch pilot initiatives aimed at imparting skills training to select candidates in additional schemes. “This approach will not only accelerate skills training across the country but also create a skilled workforce equipped for new-age technologies and government programs, ensuring their smooth rollout and effective implementation,” the official explained.
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KSCA expresses disappointment over missing IPL playoffs, says it was ready to host matches in B’luru
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has issued a clarification stating that it was fully prepared to host the IPL playoffs and final matches in Bengaluru but the fixtures were allotted to other venues.
In a media note, KSCA said it was disappointed with the decision. The association stated that its president, former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, had been in touch with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and had formally conveyed the association’s readiness and interest in hosting the matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
KSCA said the IPL matches held in Bengaluru this season were appreciated for smooth conduct, crowd management and overall experience for spectators. It said this reflected its ability to handle high-profile matches.
The association also stated that it had sent a detailed communication to the BCCI explaining its preparedness and the operational arrangements followed during the current IPL season. According to KSCA, these systems have been in place since the start of the Indian Premier League in 2008 and were followed consistently, including during previous playoff matches hosted in Bengaluru.
The clarification added that the communication sent to the BCCI was only meant to provide factual and operational details and to bring clarity on logistical and stakeholder-related requirements involved in hosting such matches.
KSCA said that although it had shown willingness and preparedness, the BCCI has decided to allocate the playoff matches to other venues. It added that the reasons for this decision have not been formally shared with the association, but it respects the authority of the board in taking such decisions.
The association further said it remains ready to host matches of national and international importance and will continue to cooperate with the BCCI, franchises, government authorities and other stakeholders for conducting cricket events.
The statement was issued by KSCA official spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya, who also thanked the media and cricket fans for their continued support.
