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NDTV
21-07-2025
- NDTV
Maharashtra's Gadchiroli Police Trains Tribal Youth In AI, Web Development
Maharashtra: The Gadchiroli Police Skilling Institute is revolutionising the lives of tribal youth in Naxal-affected villages by providing training in cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), software development, and web development. Led by Superintendent of Police Neelotpal, this initiative has empowered over 210 youth to acquire formal skills and secure real-world opportunities. "The Gadchiroli Police Office was awarded certification by the state's Skill Development Department. With this, we started the Gadchiroli Police Skilling Institute, offering structured courses in software and web development. In the past 1.5 years, over 210 youth from Naxal-hit villages have received formal training, cleared their exams, and are ready for real-world opportunities. Looking ahead, we've begun training them in Artificial Intelligence tools to ensure they're future-ready," said SP Neelotpal. Certified by the Maharashtra Government's Skill Development Department, the institute has become a beacon of hope for tribal youth, offering professional courses in Software Development, Web Development, and now, Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. The institute has introduced AI literacy at the grassroots level, recognising the global demand for AI-powered solutions. Students learn AI tool usage, automation, data structuring, and content generation. For decades, Gadchiroli has struggled with poverty, limited access to education, and violence. Many of the region's youth had never touched a computer before. Today, inside this police-backed institute, these same youth are coding, building websites, and experimenting with AI tools like ChatGPT, Canva AI, no-code automation platforms, and basic machine learning modules. What sets this program apart is its integration of AI literacy at the grassroots level. Recognising global demand for AI-powered solutions, the institute has introduced modules on AI tool usage, from automation and data structuring to content generation. Students are taught not just coding but also how to think digitally, solving real-life problems using technology. This police-led development model is showing promising results, changing the narrative in a region long plagued by extremism. Local communities now see the police as partners in development. The Gadchiroli Police Skilling Institute is now being hailed as a replicable model for other conflict-affected and underserved regions in India. It shows how law enforcement, when paired with education and forward-thinking leadership, can sow the seeds of long-term peace and prosperity. As one trainer put it, "This is not just about skills -- it's about dignity, confidence, and hope. And hope is the strongest force we can build in Gadchiroli." Students are taught coding, web development, and digital problem-solving skills, enabling them to think digitally and tackle real-life challenges. Akshay Suresh Alam, a student from Dhanora, expresses gratitude for the police-led initiative, saying, "We are provided with training for web development, and all the computer-related knowledge right from scratch. Now, we are also being taught about AI." The institute's focus on AI and technology ensures that students are future-ready and equipped to contribute to the region's growth and prosperity. Akansha Bharat Vandke, a student from Armori taluka, appreciates the training, stating, "I was completely unaware of how to use technology. However, now, after being trained for programming, software, and web development, we use it to our advantage." This initiative demonstrates the potential of law enforcement and education combined to drive positive change and development in conflict-affected regions.
The Hindu
16-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Job mela at Adoni on July 17
A job mela under the aegis of Skill Development Department would be held at Sai Degree College in Adoni from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 17 (Thursday). The event has 450 job vacancies and would be attended by 11 companies. Those between the age group of 18 to 35 with educational qualification of SSC or above can attend. Interested persons can apply on or contact 9985496587 or 9703993995 for more information.
New Indian Express
25-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Andhra Pradesh government plans job melas with a target of 1,500 placements per constituency
VIJAYAWADA: In a major push to boost employment, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to prioritise skill development programmes with a clear target of creating 20 lakh jobs for youth. He emphasised that skill training must align with emerging technological advancements and global industry requirements to ensure employability. During a comprehensive review of the Skill Development Department on Tuesday, he outlined measures to modernize workforce training. He instructed officials to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the State's Skill Portal Naipunyam to identify and consolidate job openings not just within Andhra Pradesh but across India and international markets. The portal will also feature an automated resume builder, generating professional profiles for registered candidates based on their qualifications. To directly link job seekers with employers, the government will organise large-scale job fairs, with an immediate target of facilitating 1,500 placements per constituency this year. The State government has already secured commitments for Rs 9.5 lakh crore in industrial investments, which are projected to create 8.5 lakh jobs.
The Hindu
16-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Officials told not to entertain recommendations for transfers of employees
In a move to eliminate recommendation-based transfers, Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development Sharan Prakash Patil has announced that all general transfers in the Skill Development Department will henceforth be carried out through a counselling process. During a departmental review meeting on Friday, Dr. Patil instructed Skill Development Department Secretary Ekroop Caur to draft comprehensive guidelines for the new system, with a particular focus on the Department of Employment and Training , which has one of the largest employee bases under the Ministry. He reminded that the State government has set June 16 as the deadline for general transfers of government employees and officials. Dr. Patil criticised senior officials in the department for failing to effectively implement government programmes. He directed the Secretary to issue show-cause notices and transfer the officials concerned without delay. Dr. Patil directed institutions such as the Government Tool Room and Training Centre, Karnataka German Technical Training Institute, and departments under the National Livelihood Mission to enrol applicants from the Yuva Nidhi scheme and Udyoga Melas (job fairs) into short- and long-term skill development programmes. In another meeting, Dr. Patil urged directors of medical colleges to comply with the National Medical Council guidelines and expedite the filling of assistant professor and senior resident posts. He directed all government medical colleges to apply within a month for approval to launch BSc courses in allied health sciences, aiming to expand healthcare education in the State.
India Gazette
08-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Maharashtra's Skill Development Department to give disaster management training to govt ITI students
Thane (Maharashtra) [India], May 8 (ANI): Amidst the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, Maharashtra's Skill Development Department has decided to give disaster management training to all its government ITI students, the department said in a statement. The training is scheduled to begin on Thursday at Rajamata Jijau ITI in Thane district, where former DGP Pravin Dixit will lead it. 'Maharashtra's Skill Development Department has decided to give disaster management training to all its government ITI students. The training will start today at Rajamata Jijau ITI in Thane district, where former DGP of Maharashtra Pravin Dixit will guide the students', the department said in a statement. On Wednesday, as part of the broader nationwide civil defence mock drill ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), drill exercises were held at key locations in Maharashtra's Mumbai, including Cross Maidan and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). The Central Railway's Civil Defence unit conducted the drills to test preparedness and raise public awareness at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. They inspected the whole railway station, including platforms, entry and exit gates, trains docked at the platforms, etc. Their squad also involved police dogs. Speaking about the exercise, Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Dr Swapnil Nila said that through this practice exercise the Central Railways has demonstrated its alertness to deal with any kind of situation. 'Civil Defence unit of the Central Railways carried out a mock drill at the CSMT. Through the mock drill, Central Railways has demonstrated its alertness to deal with any kind of situation and tried to alert the common man through the drills...' Nila told ANI. Meanwhile, the Indian Armed Forces on Wednesday morning conducted various strikes on nine locations in deep areas of Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) under the name Operation Sindoor. The operation was a retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists. (ANI)
