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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Gift for UP agriculture workers: Minimum wages hiked to ₹252 a day
A 20-year-old Mumbai-bound traveler was stabbed at Prayagraj Junction by three men from his village over an old dispute. The victim was hospitalized, and police are investigating, with a manhunt launched for the attackers.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Yogi govt hikes minimum wage to ₹252 for agricultural workers
Lucknow: In a landmark decision aimed at empowering agricultural workers, the Yogi govt has significantly revised the minimum wage rates, fixing them at Rs 252 per day across the state. The move is intended to ensure that adult labourers engaged in agricultural activities in all districts earn at least Rs 6,552 per month. The revised wage structure is set to benefit lakhs of workers involved not only in traditional farming but also in allied sectors such as animal husbandry, beekeeping, and poultry farming. "By guaranteeing fair compensation, the government aims to provide greater financial security and a more dignified standard of living for rural labourers," said principal secretary, labour and employment department, MK Shanmuga Sundaram. "The revised minimum wage will apply to all types of farming activities across Uttar Pradesh. This includes traditional farming, mushroom cultivation, and labour involved in transporting crops to markets. It also covers allied sectors like dairy farming, animal husbandry, beekeeping, poultry farming, and all related support work," he added. The Yogi government has also clarified that wages may now be paid in cash, partly in cash, in kind (such as farm produce), or through digital modes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 15 Most Beautiful Women in the World Undo However, in every case, the total wage must not be less than the newly set minimum rate. This step is expected to promote digital transactions in rural areas and improve transparency in wage payments. To protect short-term workers, the hourly wage rate must not be less than one-sixth of the daily wage. The govt has also stated that if a worker is already being paid more than the new minimum wage, the higher amount will continue to be paid and will be treated as their new personal minimum wage. An official spokesperson said Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has consistently emphasised that protecting workers' rights is a top priority for his govt. The spokesperson noted, "Previously, the state registered crores of unorganised workers through the e-Shram portal and connected them to government welfare schemes. This new wage notification is another important step in that direction. By encouraging fair wages and digital payments, this move aims to make Uttar Pradesh not only a top agricultural producer but also a welfare-driven state for agricultural labourers. "
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Honour job offers: AU to take undertaking from recruiters
Chennai: To avoid delays in onboarding of students and the rescinding of job offers by companies, Anna University is planning to get an undertaking from recruiters that they will honour the job offers issued during placement drive. Campus placement for an academic year generally starts around the end of July. Centre for University-Industry Collaboration is planning to invite more than 400 companies in 2025-26. "We are planning to take the undertaking as students are not allowed to sit for other placement interviews after accepting the job offer. If companies are not willing to recruit after giving offer letters, some students will miss out on joining top companies," said K Shanmuga Sundaram, director, Centre for University-Industry Collaboration (CUIC), Anna University. The university is taking this step as a precautionary measure as it plans to expand the number of recruiters from 230 companies this year to 400 companies next year by inviting new companies. It also selected student ambassadors to pitch the strengths of the individual departments to recruiters. "Student ambassadors have reached out to 40 new companies and are preparing presentations with the strength of their individual departments and skill sets students gained in the past six semesters," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sciatica & Back Pain? Try This New Breakthrough Device Glokore Learn More Undo So far, around 230 companies visited for campus placement and gave around 1,200 job offers to the students. The placement season for 2024-25 is still on with some core companies continuing to hire students. To increase the number of students bagging placement offers during 2025-26, the university is planning an eight-day placement training for 1,400 students on its four campuses. "We are planning to give placement training to all seventh-semester students from July 2 to 8. It will include soft skill training, communication training, preparing resumes, mock interviews, programming language, technical sessions, and group discussions," Shanmuga Sundaram said. The university is planning to train students from the first year onwards on foundational skills and emerging technology in the coming academic year to improve campus placement on its four campuses.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
ET Digital UP Conclave: Educational institutes must consult experts to prepare curricula to suit market needs
1 2 To make college students job-ready, colleges must regularly consult industry experts and design curricula to match market needs. In a panel discussion titled 'Skilling UP – Building a Future-Ready Workforce' in the second edition of the ET Digital UP Conclave on Friday, experts highlighted the stark employability gap. The discussion set the stage for a crucial national conversation on what kind of skills will truly prepare our youth for the future. Principal secretary, labour & employment, MK Shanmuga Sundaram focused on the disconnect between education and industry. "Almost half of college graduates are not job-ready. Colleges should regularly consult industry experts and make necessary changes in the curricula to cater to market needs. Educational institutions must become active feeders into the industrial ecosystem," he said. "Curricula must evolve. Institutions must prepare students to work with AI tools while building real-world problem-solving abilities," Sundaram said. Secretary, irrigation and water resources, GS Naveen Kumar said, "AI can replace consultants but not plumbers." Kumar explained how AI was being used in governance to flag inefficiencies and track progress in minutes — tasks that once took consultants weeks. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo He, however, warned that AI was not foolproof as it could "hallucinate or produce inaccurate results". "The real power of AI lies in using it wisely — alongside human expertise, not instead of it," he said. He likened the current shift to earlier digital transitions —from SMS to WhatsApp — and called for a similar leap in vocational education. Principal secretary, vocational education and skill development, Hari Om said that skilling should be rooted in Uttar Pradesh's economic realities, where many still rely on agriculture. " The state upgraded over 200 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), adding courses in electric vehicle repair, robotics, CNC machining, and laser cutting, while continuing to teach essential trades like plumbing and electrical work. We are not just building workers, we are nurturing entrepreneurs," he said, underscoring the importance of self-reliant, skill-based livelihoods in competitive job market. India launched Glance AI, an AI-native commerce platform by InMobi, marking a major step in tech leadership. Announced at the ET Digital UP Conclave, Global SVP, chief corporate affairs & public policy officer at InMobi, Subi Chaturvedi said it was a turning point for Indian innovation. Designed to personalise shopping with cultural and AI intelligence, Glance AI reflects India's shift from tech user to global creator. "The state is playing a key role in driving digital revolution. With Glance AI, India isn't waiting for future but building it," Chaturvedi said. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
