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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delhi CM honours CBSE top performers, reiterates reforms
Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday congratulated the students of classes 10 and 12 who performed well in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) examinations this year. The honorary event was held at Rajkiya Pratibha Bal Vikas Vidyalaya in north Delhi's Civil Lines. Delhi's education minister Ashish Sood was also present at the event, where CM Gupta felicitated 87 students — 16 from class 10 and 71 from class 12 — with tablets. The results were declared earlier this month. Additionally, principals of 20 government schools, whose institutions recorded 100% results in the CBSE examinations, were also honoured and awarded computers, an official said. 'Students have achieved this milestone through dedication, discipline, and relentless effort. Today, you are not only making your parents and school proud but are also bringing honour to the entire nation. The Delhi government is proud of all of you,' the CM said while addressing the students. She also assured educational reforms aiming to equip every government school with smart classrooms, hygienic toilets, digital libraries, and well-trained teachers. Gupta also emphasised on the government's plan of opening 75 new CM Shri schools in Delhi this year. CM at other events Later, CM Gupta also attended a special scholarship disbursement programme, organised by the directorate of higher education on Friday at the Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW) in Kashmere Gate. 'The flagship event was aimed at recognising and financially supporting economically meritorious students pursuing higher education across various state universities in Delhi,' an official said. Around 1,305 students from various Delhi state universities received scholarships during the ceremony. Speaking on the occasion, Gupta said, 'As your chief minister, I am proud to share the remarkable strides our government has taken in just the first 100 days. Guided by the visionary leadership of our Prime Minister, we are committed to transforming Delhi into a model of inclusive and quality education.' 'For the first time, students preparing for competitive exams like JEE, NEET, CUET, and others will receive free coaching in Delhi government schools….We have committed a historic ₹20,000 crore budget for education in Delhi. This is the largest investment in our capital's educational future — covering infrastructure, digital learning, teacher empowerment, and student support,' Gupta added. She also launched an initiative to directly connect youth with industry through Delhi's Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), an official aware of the matter said. 'The Delhi government signed three-year MoUs with four prominent industry partners — Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL), Quest Alliance, and Hettich Power Wood Working Institute (HPWWI),' the official said. The CM stated that the primary objective of these MoUs is not only to ensure technical education but also maintain vocational excellence, hands-on training with modern industrial equipment, and robust employment opportunities. Providing details on the same, the CM said that students in various ITIs across Delhi will now receive direct, advanced, and practical training aligned with industry standards. HPWWI will offer free technical training under the Wood Working Technician Trade (formerly Carpenter Trade) at ITIs in Jail Road and Nand Nagri. This will include tools, equipment, specialized instructor training, and on-the-job experience. Similarly, SMIPL will establish a state-of-the-art training centre at ITI Jahangirpuri for trades such as two-wheeler repair, welding, and robotics, while also developing necessary infrastructure under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Quest Alliance will provide training in career awareness, employability skills, and soft skills, with a special focus on encouraging female students to take up non-traditional trades like welding and fitting. Meanwhile, MSIL will deliver specialized training in automobile-related trades such as four-wheelers, diesel engines, and auto body repair at ITIs in Pusa and Arab Ki Sarai, offering students access to advanced technical knowledge and real-world industry projects. Sood also highlighted key features of the MoUs, stating that all training programs under this initiative will be completely free of cost. 'Upon course completion, students will receive recognised certificates that validate their skills. The core objective is to prepare youth for employment, make them self-reliant, and equip them with modern technologies to successfully thrive in a dynamic industrial environment,' Sood said.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
HC upholds new recruitment rules for ITI jr instructor
Jaipur: Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a series of petitions filed by guest faculty instructors who challenged amended recruitment rules for 1,821 posts of junior instructor in govt-run Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). The decision has cleared the way for the recruitment process to continue. The court upheld Rajasthan govt's decision to mandate National Craft Instructor Certificate (NCIC) under Crafts Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) as a necessary qualification. The court called it fair, legal, and consistent with Union govt's policy. The case stemmed from a notification issued Sept 1, 2023, followed by a recruitment advertisement on March 11, 2024, by Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB). The petitioners, currently working as guest faculty in ITIs, argued that the new requirement for NCIC was introduced without enough time for them to complete the year-long certification. They claimed the change was abrupt, lacked legislative backing, and conflicted with a Union govt office memorandum dated June 30, 2023. They also said the move violated their fundamental rights. Addl advocate general Vigyan Shah, who represented the Rajasthan govt, backed by the Union govt and the RSSB, argued that the new rules were lawful and aligned with national vocational training standards. The govt cited guidelines from the National Council for Vocational Training, which recommended the NCIC since 2014. The division bench of Justice Inderjeet Singh and Justice Anand Sharma concluded that Rajasthan govt had the authority to amend the recruitment rules. The court said the rules were not arbitrary, nor did they conflict with the Union govt's guidelines. It also noted that the rules provided flexibility in allowing candidates to obtain certification after selection.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
BJP functionaries demand more women-centric schemes
Nashik: BJP functionaries in Nashik on Friday urged minister of skill, employment, entrepreneurship and innovation Mangal Prabhat Lodha to prioritise women-centric technical and skill education to boost self-employment opportunities. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Minister Lodha, visiting the local BJP office, specifically asked for suggestions from the functionaries on how his ministry could best serve the public. A senior BJP office-bearer revealed that another significant demand raised was for government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) to undertake construction of rainwater harvesting systems in govt buildings. "This, they argued, would ensure a financial flow to the institutes while simultaneously advancing student skill development," the functionary said. Another suggestion was to provide different technical and skill development courses to women so that they could handle modern equipment required for the production of household or even industrial goods, which will help them to be self-employed. The functionaries also demanded that various measures should be taken to propagate information about the courses and schemes to the last man. The minister took note of all the demands and assured the functionaries of taking necessary steps to fulfil them. The minister also said he would soon form teams to spread the message of govt schemes to the beneficiaries.
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
State government reaches out to 5,000 private organisations about PPP model for ITIs
MUMBAI: The state skill education department has penned a letter to over 5,000 companies, organisations, professionals, and entrepreneurs informing them about the public-private-partnerships (PPP) in developing Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the state. Skill, employment, entrepreneurship, and innovation minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha on Wednesday announced the decision in the Mantralaya. The government resolution (GR) regarding this policy will be announced on June 6, the coronation day of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. To promote this policy, the minister will visit Nashik, Solapur, Nagpur, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar within the next week. 'The necessary improvements have not been made in ITIs for the last many years. There is a need to make these institutions more employment-oriented to restore their former glory,' Lodha said. 'Various industrial institutions across the state need skilled manpower.' He further explained that the industrial groups who 'invest' in running these institutions will get skilled manpower for their industries in return. Lodha also said he is discussing with all the stakeholders to ensure no errors in the decision. A letter with details about the policy and expected cooperation from private players has been sent out to 5,000 small and large industrial groups, institutions, and boards of directors across the state. The PPP will last for 10 and 20 years -- the concerned industrial group must invest at least ₹10 crore for a 10-year commitment and ₹20 crore for a 20-year one. 50% of this money will be spent on infrastructure and modern machinery. The rest will be spent on human resources. Currently, the government is paying the salaries of teachers in the ITIs. The participating industrial groups can appoint more skilled teachers if necessary. However, they will receive the same remuneration as the other teachers and any extra compensation will have to be covered by the private group. The industrial groups can implement the curriculum they want with the government's approval. Lessons from the 'Adopted School' scheme In 2022, the then school education minister Deepak Kesarkar announced the adopted school scheme to revive school infrastructure using corporate social responsibility and non-governmental Organisations. The scheme was widely opposed by the teachers, parents, and students as it allowed the private players to rename the school and conduct non-school activities on premises. Referring to it, Lodha said, 'Taking lessons from that we made certain changes in the scheme. Although the ITIs and the land belong to the government in this policy, we will give (the private players) the authority to design the curriculum and appoint teachers to the industries.' He further said students will be admitted through the common admission process.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt reaches out to cos for developing ITIs
Mumbai: The state govt has reached out to around 5,000 companies, associations, federations, professionals and entrepreneurs to rope them in the policy aimed towards developing the Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) through public-private partnerships (PPP). The policy was announced through a govt resolution (GR) last week, and the state's skill development , employment and entrepreneurship department is in the process of getting feedback from all stakeholders, mainly the industries. The govt is already in talks with a handful of industries, said minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha on Wednesday. "We are asking industries to come forward and adopt the ITIs, offer a tailor-made course that is required in their industry and directly employ the students," said Lodha. The ownership of the ITI land and building will remain with the govt, but the industries can use existing courses or offer new ones based on their requirements. Existing teachers will also be retained, but if the partner industry wants to hire additional staff, they can be hired. One company from the food industry has already shown interest in an ITI in Sangli. The department has written to 5,000 organisations to take their feedback and understand their requirements. "We want these institutions to teach new-age courses that are not being currently offered in the ITIs. We will urge them to absorb 50% of the batch, and the remaining students will be employable in other companies from the same industry," said the minister during a media interaction. The cabinet had approved the policy during a meeting last week. The state has over 425 ITIs. While the state wants all the ITIs to be gradually adopted by the industries, in the first year the plan is to have at least 25 running in the PPP model. The Maharashtra Institute for Transformation (MITRA) will act as the strategic partner for the implementation of the policy. Every adopted ITI will have a monitoring committee too.
