The government will focus on imparting new-age skills in areas like artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, big data, 3-D printing, virtual reality and robotics to equip youth to take up high-paying jobs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday.
Presenting the Budget, India's first full-time woman finance minister referred to the concept of 'Kayakave Kailasa' (work is worship) to highlight that the government enables about 10 million youths to take up industry relevant skill training through the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, helping create a large pool of skilled manpower.
Pointing out that demographic trends world-wide show that major economies will face severe labour shortages in the future, Sitharaman said: "To prepare our youth to also take up jobs overseas, we will increase focus on skill-sets needed abroad including language training. We will also lay focus on new-age skills like artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, big data, 3-D printing, virtual reality and robotics."
Live updates : Jagannath Rath Yatra 2019: Ten-day annual chariot festival begins today | Live Updates
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July 04, 2019
12:52 PM (IST)
Mamata Banerjee and TMC MP Nusrat Jahan flag off Jagannath Rath Yatra.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and TMC MP Nusrat Jahan flag off Jagannath Rath Yatra.
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July 04, 2019
12:28 PM (IST)
Mamata Banerjee offers prayers at Kolkata's ISCKON temple
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee offers prayers at the ISCKON temple in Kolkata.
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July 04, 2019
11:11 AM (IST)
Celebration at Jaganath Temple in Puri
Celebrations begin at the Jagannath temple in Puri, Odisha ahead of Jagannath Rath Yatra. A large number of devotees have gathered in Puri to witness the yatra.
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July 04, 2019
11:06 AM (IST)
TMC leader and Asansol Mayor Jitendra Tiwari gave a grant of Rs.25,000 to 22 Rath Yatra clubs in Asansol
TMC leader and Asansol Mayor Jitendra Tiwari gave a grant of Rs.25,000 to 22 Rath Yatra clubs in Asansol, yesterday including the Asansol branch of ISKCON. Tiwari handed over the cheques to the clubs in his office in presence of other TMC leaders.
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July 04, 2019
11:00 AM (IST)
Vijay Rupani performed 'pahind vidhi' during Rath Yatra
Rath Yatra commenced in the historic Jaganath Temple in Gujarat amid tight security as lakhs of devotees flocked the 18-km route to catch a glimpse of the deity. Before the procession began, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani performed 'pahind vidhi' - a symbolic ritual of cleaning the way for the chariots using a golden broom. "Greetings on the occasion of #RathYatra. May Lord Jagannath bestows upon us peace, prosperity & overall happiness", Vijay Rupani tweeted.
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July 04, 2019
10:43 AM (IST)
PM Modi wishes people
"Best wishes to everyone on the special occasion of the Rath Yatra. We pray to Lord Jagannath and seek his blessings for the good health, happiness, and prosperity of everyone. Jai Jagannath," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted on Thursday.
