WorldSkills Asia Competition 2025

Source:  News on Air Subject:  Miscellaneous Context: India secured 8th rank in its first-ever participation at the WorldSkills Asia Competition (WSAC) 2025, winning 1 Silver, 2 Bronze, and 3 Medallions for Excellence. About WorldSkills Asia Competition 2025: What is WorldSkills Asia Competition (WSAC)? A premier continental skill competition under the WorldSkills movement, promoting excellence in …

SOAR Program

Source:  PIB Context: The Government of India launched the Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) programme in July 2025 to integrate artificial intelligence education and training into school curricula. About SOAR Program: What it is? A flagship initiative under the Skill India Mission, designed to strengthen AI literacy and competency among students (Classes 6–12) and educators. …

NAVYA Initiative

Source:  PIB Context: The Government of India will launch ‘NAVYA’, a pilot initiative to skill adolescent girls, in Uttar Pradesh, under the Viksit Bharat@2047 Vision. About NAVYA Initiative: What is NAVYA? NAVYA stands for “Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls.” It is a new government pilot programme focused on skilling girls aged …

India Skills Accelerator Initiative

Source:  PIB Context: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has partnered with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to launch the India Skills Accelerator. About India Skills Accelerator Initiative: What is India Skills Accelerator? A national-level public-private platform focused on future-ready skilling and inclusive workforce development. Aims to be a systemic change enabler by …