MSDE Is Enhancing The Capabilities Of Trainers In Vocational Education Under Mekong-Ganga Cooperation

Directorate General of Training (DGT) under Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organized the Inaugural Ceremony on today, 22 Jan 2024 at 3.30 PM in National Skill Training Institute, Bengaluru for the 2 weeks Training of Trainers program on Mechatronic Systems. It envisages to facilitate the “exchange of experts from vocational training institutions and skill development authorities” under Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) to foster international cooperation in the realm of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and skill training between member countries and India.

Ms. TrishalJit Sethi, AS/DG, Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) as Chief Guest, Ms. Paramita Tripathi, JS, Indo-Pacific region, Min. of External Affairs as Guest of Honour, sh. Anil Kumar, DDG(South Zone), DGT, MSDE and sh. Hemanth D Gangare, Joint Director, DGT, MSDE graced the event.

The Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) is an initiative by six countries for cooperation in tourism, culture, education, and transport and communications – India and five ASEAN countries, namely, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. The initiative aims to strengthen the friendship, cooperation and better understanding among the member countries and upgrading the skillsets of the instructors in alignment with Industry 4.0 requirements prepares them for future of work. 

As part of the Training of Trainers programme (ToT),the collaborative exchange of subject experts and educators from reputed Indian Institutes includes Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), National Skill Training Institutes (NSTI), and enterprises like National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI), National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), with counterparts in other member countries  creates a conductive and collaborative learning environment that encourages academic and cultural exchange, promote innovation and knowledge-sharing. The training envisions to equip the trainers with the domain knowledge, skills and pedagogical techniques for imparting high quality training in the respective field.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. TrishalJit Sethi, Additional Secretary/ Director General, Directorate General of Training, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) welcomed all the 16 participants from CLMV countries and apprised them with top notch human resources of DGT Officials and infrastructure avilable at NSTI, Bengaluru like Mechatronics Labs and facilities related to Welding, Machining, Electrical etc.  DG also highlighted that Learning is a 2-way process and we are also going to learn CLMV's rich experience. DG underlined that we are trying to realise the Imagination of our Honorable Prime Minister to make India the Skill capital of world. DG also Thanked MEA for this first time oppurtunity and hoped this to be continued with Ms. Paramita Tripathi, JS, MEA and wished the participants a great learning.

It is a two-week training program which has 16 participants, with 4 individuals from each of the CLMV countries (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam). The program will be conducted in offline mode at NSTI Bengaluru from 22 Jan 2024 to 02 Feb 2024. Under the programme, trainers of levels like HOD/Sr. Lecturer/Lecturer /Instructor will receive specialized training in high-demand courses which will enable them to refine their teaching methodologies through on-the-job training and empower them to engage students more effectively.

The ministry aims to share best international practises, map the global skill requirements, benchmark Indian skilling standards, train our trainers as per global standards and enhance the capacity of existing institutes in skilling ecosystem.

Uber India Is Now Great Place To Work Certified

Uber, the leading ride hailing app, announced that it has been Certified by Great Place To Work® in India from January’24 to January’25. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Uber's commitment to building a diverse, inclusive, and people-first organization in India.

The Certification reflects Uber's dedication to fostering an exceptional workplace culture, creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. This Certification underscores Uber's ongoing efforts to prioritize a positive and supportive workplace for its team members in India.

Commenting on the Certification, Prabhjeet Singh, President, Uber India and South Asia, said - "The Great Place to Work-Certification™reflects our commitment to promote diversity, equity and inclusion at Uber. As we expand our global capabilities from India, we will continue to evolve our employee policies and experience to make Uber India an employer of choice for decades to come.”

Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture. Their mission is to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their recognition is the most coveted and respected in the world for elevating employer brands to attract the right people. Their proprietary methodology and platform enable organizations to truly capture, analyze, and understand the experience of all employees. Their ground breaking research empowers organizations to build cultures that retain talent and unlock the potential of every employee. Since 1992, their Certification, Best Workplaces™ Lists, and global benchmarks have become the industry standard, built on data from more than 100 million employees in 150 countries around the world.

Learn more at https://www.greatplacetowork.in/ and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About Uber

We rode into India in 2013 with a simple promise: press a button, get a ride. 10 years and over 3 billion trips later, we continue to build products to help people get where they need to be. Today, Uber is available across 125 cities in India and has become #IndiaKiRide where people can go where they have to on Moto, Auto, Cars and even Buses - designed for their various intracity and intercity travel needs. With just a swipe on the app we make mobility seamless for millions and have helped over 800,000 Indians earn a sustainable income by getting in the driver's seat. We continue to reimagine the way the world moves for the better in ever expanding ways and as we mark our ten year milestone - we remain committed to keep India Moving Forward.

Nutanix Has Appointed Amal Madhu As The New Cloud Economist India

Nutanix has appointed Amal Madhu to the newly created position as a Cloud Economist in India. In this capacity, he will closely collaborate with local Nutanix leadership, the Sales team, and partners to elevate the value organizations derive from their cloud environments.

On his appoint, here’s what Amal Madhu, Cloud Economist India, Nutanix, has to say: “Enterprises are strategically prioritizing application modernization, cloud-native solutions, and AI research, channeling increased investments into areas such as GenAI, chatbots, and conversational AI. Notably, 86% of IT decision-makers in the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) region anticipate a positive impact of hybrid cloud on their businesses in 2024. This trend underscores the proactive approach businesses are taking, seeking a unified platform to efficiently manage and secure their applications and data. To facilitate a transformative journey for our clients, I look forward to contributing to the company's efforts in educating the market and executing its vision. Our goal is to underscore the game-changing capabilities of Nutanix, showcasing its potential to revolutionize their IT management experience. Together with the collaborative efforts of our team, we aim to empower enterprises to effectively leverage Nutanix solutions and navigate the dynamic landscape of modern IT infrastructure.”

About Amal Madhu

Based in Bangalore and originally hailing from Kerala, Amal brings over 7 years of experience in shaping business value strategies for enterprise deals, marked by innovative and value-driven transformation stories.

Amal holds a post-graduate degree in Engineering and boasts nearly 8 years of expertise in Sales Strategy groups where he spearheaded C-level narratives and business cases. His professional journey commenced as a value engineer, solving fundamental engineering challenges for clients in an engineering services firm. Subsequently, he joined VMware in the Sales Strategy function, leading the business value strategy for enterprise accounts. During his tenure at VMware, he played a pivotal role in crafting business value stories for diverse IT modernization initiatives. Additionally, he spearheaded enablement initiatives for internal sales teams and customers, covering topics such as perpetual to subscription motion and private cloud foundation. Notably, he has consistently served international clients across various countries throughout his career. 

LinkedIn Shares List Of Top Emerging Jobs In Bengaluru For Professionals

* 89% of professionals in Bengaluru are planning to switch jobs in 2024

Professionals in Bengaluru, the silicon valley of India, are willing to make bold career moves despite economic uncertainty. New research from LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, has revealed that nearly 9 in 10 (89%) of professionals in Bengaluru are considering a new job in 2024. 

As AI accelerates the pace of skill-change, LinkedIn data shows that skills for jobs in India have changed by 30% since 2015. By 2030, they are expected to change by 65%, globally. Amidst these shifts, job hunting can be challenging, but professionals in Bengaluru are determined. To stand apart from the crowd, 68% of professionals in the city are trying new ways to succeed in their job search. 75% are investing in personal branding by posting more content on LinkedIn, while 83% are becoming more active in growing their professional network. They are also keen on using AI with 77% of professionals saying it can help make their job search more efficient and productive.

To help professionals invest their energies in the right direction, LinkedIn has revealed the list of Jobs on the Rise in Bengaluru:

Investment Associate

Sales Development Representative

Insights Analyst

Growth Manager

Public Relations Executive

Delivery Consultant

Tax Specialist

Business Development Representative

Affiliate Manager

User Experience Researcher

With 95% of recruiters in India planning to welcome new talent this year, LinkedIn wants to help them find the right candidates and equip their workforce with skills of the future. To that end, LinkedIn has piloted new generative AI tools: 

Recruiter 2024: LinkedIn’s new AI-assisted recruiting experience makes hiring more efficient and easy so talent leaders can focus on strategic, people-centric work. Hirers can use natural language search prompts like - "I want to hire a senior growth marketing leader" - and LinkedIn’s AI models, paired with unique insights from over 1 billion professionals, 67.1 million companies and 41,000 skills on LinkedIn can infer the type of candidate the hirer is looking for and provide higher-quality candidate recommendations from a much wider pool of candidates. 

LinkedIn Learning's AI-powered coaching: LinkedIn is testing out real-time advice in two of most in-demand skills that apply across all types of jobs: leadership and management. Learners can pose a question like: How can I delegate tasks and responsibility effectively? Instead of giving you a one-size-fits-all answer, it will ask you clarifying questions to more deeply understand your specific situation and experience and then offer advice, examples, and feedback based on hundreds of hours of content from LinkedIn Learning’s expert instructors. 

Methodology

Consumer research: This research was conducted by Censuswide, with 1097 professionals in full-time or part-time employment across India between 24 November 2023 to 12 December 2023. Censuswide abide by and employ members of the Market Research Society which is based on the ESOMAR principles. Censuswide are members of the British Polling Council.

Jobs on the Rise: LinkedIn Economic Graph researchers examined millions of jobs started by LinkedIn members from January 1, 2019 to July 31, 2023 to calculate a growth rate for each job title. To be ranked, a job title needed to see consistent growth across our membership base, as well as have grown to a meaningful size by 2023. Identical job titles across different seniority levels were grouped and ranked together. Internships, volunteer positions, interim roles and student roles were excluded, and jobs where hiring was dominated by a small handful of companies in each country were also excluded. Additional data points for each of the job titles are based on LinkedIn profiles of members holding the title and/or open jobs for that title in the country.

Indian Chemical Society Honors Bharat Ratna Prof. C. N. R. Rao As "The Chemist Of The Century"

The Indian Chemical Society (ICS), in the midst of its centennial year, celebrated the remarkable achievements of Bharat Ratna Prof. C.N.R. Rao by conferring upon him the prestigious title of "The Chemist of the Century." The felicitation ceremony, held on January 23, served as a fitting tribute to Prof. Rao's outstanding career, characterized by ground-breaking research, international acclaim, and impactful leadership roles in the field of chemistry. 

Prof. C.N.R. Rao, a luminary in the realm of chemistry, has significantly shaped the scientific landscape with his prolific contributions. His illustrious journey, from earning his academic credentials at esteemed institutions to assuming leadership positions in prominent scientific organizations, reflects a lifetime dedicated to advancing the frontiers of knowledge. 

The felicitation ceremony witnessed the presence of distinguished personalities, including Prof. G. D. Yadav, President of the Indian Chemical Society and National Science Chair, Emeritus Professor of Eminence, and Former Vice Chancellor of ICT Mumbai, Prof. G. U. Kulkarni, President of the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), and Mr. Jagdish Patankar, Executive Chairman of MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications. 

During the ceremony, Prof. C.N.R. Rao was presented with a citation, further acknowledging his exceptional contributions to the field of chemistry. The citation serves as a tangible recognition of his enduring impact on scientific progress and as a symbol of the gratitude and admiration of the scientific community. 

The title of "The Chemist of the Century" bestowed upon Prof. C.N.R. Rao by the ICS serves as a testament to his enduring impact on the field of chemistry. This recognition acknowledges his invaluable contributions, which have not only garnered international acclaim but have also played a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of scientific progress over several decades. 

Prof. Rao's legacy, encapsulated in this prestigious title, stands as an inspiration for future generations of scientists and underscores the profound and lasting influence he has had on the scientific community. 

'Improve Supply Chain Efficiencies And Generate Higher Employment '

Indian automotive sector also saw an upswing with emphasis given to schemes such as PLI and significant focus towards both physical and digital infrastructure along with other measures including efforts to improve the ease of doing business has attracted large inflow of investments, says Mr. Swapnesh R Maru, Deputy Managing Director – Corporate Planning, Finance & Administration and Manufacturing, TKM. He also emphased improve supply chain efficiencies and generate higher employment thereby leading to social gains.

The proficient and agile handling of fiscal policy issues in the last few years, amidst global volatility and significant geopolitical risks, has successfully shielded the Indian economy from major headwinds. As a result, India has emerged as the fifth largest and the fastest growing major economy globally. The emphasis given to the manufacturing sector through schemes such as PLI and significant focus towards both physical and digital infrastructure along with other measures including efforts to improve the ease of doing business has attracted large inflow of investments. Notably, the automotive sector also saw an upswing.

Looking ahead, policy stability and continued emphasis on spurring investment and infrastructure development will not only further enhance country’s global competitiveness but also lead to growth of the manufacturing and service sector, improve supply chain efficiencies and generate higher employment thereby leading to social gains. We remain confident that the Government will continue its push towards shifting the economy and transportation sector to a greener future that is less dependent on fossil fuels and include cleaner energy options that are best suited for our country’s requirements at scale and in the fastest possible manner. This includes policy support to various technologies that utilizes natural and indigenous energy sources such as solar, wind energy, biofuels like ethanol and biogas that will help in the creation of economic wealth within the country there by minimizing our import dependency and arresting economic vulnerability.

Additionally, the education and skilling sectors that capitalizes on the country’s demographic dividend also need continued support through sufficient allocations that are aligned to the rapidly evolving technological changes. Implementing hi-tech skilling programs that extend beyond geographical boundaries to reach rural markets will be pivotal in addressing the shortage of skilled manpower and ensuring the production of globally competitive products and services.”

Lecco Cucina New Showroom In JP Nagar Impresses Home-Grown Cricket Legend Javagal Srinath

* Bangalore South MLA CK Ramamurthy unveils Italian design-inspired modular furniture brand store

Popular modular kitchens and wardrobes brand Lecco Cucina have begun the new year in style with the launch of their latest experience center in the city's upscale JP Nagar. Combining aesthetics and utility, Lecco Cucina champions a new paradigm for Indian consumers with a genuine appreciation for the good life.  Former India cricketer and legendary pace bowler Javagal Srinath welcomed the arrival of Lecco Cucina to this part of the city.

"Congratulations to Lecco Cucina on the inauguration of their new experience center. The blend of style and functionality in their modular designs is impressive. This expansion in JP Nagar reflects their dedication to providing cutting-edge solutions for modern living spaces," said former Indian cricket player and legendary pacer Javagal Srinath. 

Synonymous with Italian-design-inspired modular kitchens and wardrobes, Lecco Cucina is on an expansion spree in the highly style-conscious and price-sensitive Bangalore market. The experience center in JP Nagar is the third of its kind in the IT city and caters exclusively to consumers in Bangalore South. 

"Standing amidst the vibrant energy of JP Nagar, I'm genuinely thrilled to inaugurate Lecco Cucina's new store. This marks not just a launch but a personal commitment to enhancing homes with beautiful craftsmanship of modular kitchens and wardrobes," C K Ramamurthy, MLA, Bangalore South said. 

Inspired by the idea of introducing premium-finish Italian design and innovation to Indian homes, Lecco Cucina is rapidly establishing a formidable reputation for crafting budget-friendly kitchens and wardrobes that spell style and quality. The showroom in JP Nagar houses exceptional designs that are a testament to the unique aesthetic sensibilities of individual customers. 

"We're absolutely thrilled about the opening of our new experience center in JP Nagar. It's a testament to our commitment to creating exceptional modular kitchens and wardrobes.  Seeing Lecco Cucina expand and become more accessible brings immense joy. We look forward to sharing the beauty of our designs with everyone in this vibrant community" Manas B N, Partner - Lecco Cucina stated.

The bouquet of three exquisite experience centers in Bangalore promise to further raise the design experience for Indian homeowners. They also reinforce Lecco Cucina as the benchmark of innovation and style for the modular kitchens and wardrobes industry. 

With as many as seven exclusive experience centers in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Karnataka, Lecco Cucina enjoys a strong presence across south India. Style-conscious consumers can choose from an exhaustive range of the choicest modular furniture symbolising the perfection that personifies the legendary Italian perfection - at affordable pricing.

The Lecco Cucina range comprises an exhaustive array of meticulously curated combos of kitchens and wardrobes for 3BHK, 2BHK, and 1BHK homes. Be it completely self-sufficient kitchen combos, spacious wardrobes, comfortable bed sets, or TV units with shoe racks – Lecco Cucina has something for everyone to convert homes to dream homes.

The Lecco Cucina success story is spurred by the urge and desire to introduce the famed Italian elegance to Indian homes at reasonable prices. Lecco Cucina achieves this through a strategic alignment of Italian designs and German technology - crafting fashion furniture that is attractive, functional, and affordable.

For further details, visit https://leccocucina.com/