Karnataka govt invites applications for 10-month vocational training for underprivileged girls
Bengaluru, May 9 (PTI): Karnataka State Child Welfare Organization invites applications for the 2025 Vocational Training Scheme, which provides vocational training to economically backward young girls and women from rural and urban areas.
According to a press release issued by the Karnataka government on Friday, young women between the ages of 17 and 35 who have passed or failed SSLC/PUC can apply.
The last date for applying is May 31, added the release.
Trained candidates will be eligible to work as pre-school teachers in balwadis, kindergartens, daycare centres, special children's schools, government companies and non-government organisations, according to the press release.
The 10-month long training will start from June 10 at the Balasevika Training Centre in Jayamahal Layout, Bengaluru. The training is completely free, and free accommodation and food facilities are available for those in need. There will be a special scholarship for the candidates.
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Bill Gates lauds Andhra's AI-driven growth
Amaravati (PTI): Microsoft founder and Gates Foundation chairman Bill Gates on Tuesday hailed Andhra Pradesh's rapid development, saying it was exciting to see the state's growth being accelerated through AI and technology.
Following his visit to Amaravati, Gates expressed his admiration for the southern state’s innovations across health, agriculture and education.
“Thank you for the warm welcome, N Chandrababu Naidu. It’s exciting to witness Andhra Pradesh’s growth being accelerated through AI, technology, and innovations across health, agriculture & education,” he said in a post on X.
On Monday, Gates had engaged in several activities in the greenfield capital city of Amaravati, beginning with an interaction with the CM and others, reviewing presentations on the use of technology in governance and also a visit to a banana orchard by the Krishna river bank in Undavalli village in Guntur district.
According to the tech czar, India is leading the global digital revolution.
He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Naidu for their key role.
He also heaped praises on Naidu for his long-term vision, saying a majority of IT experts, including many at Microsoft, are from the Telugu states.
