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- Why in News?
- The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF), engaged in discussions around the “India Skills Accelerator” initiative. This collaborative effort aims to drive large-scale skill development and workforce transformation in India.
- About the Initiative:
- The India Skills Accelerator is a strategic public-private platform focused on fostering innovation and cross-sector collaboration.
- Key Objectives:
- Facilitate smooth and flexible career transitions
- Promote scalable and future-ready training programs
- Bridge the gap between education and industry, especially in areas like artificial intelligence, robotics, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing
- Aligned with the WEF’s Reskilling Revolution, the initiative encourages inclusive workforce development by pushing governments to provide upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all individuals, irrespective of their educational background or employment status. The platform aspires to build a resilient and adaptable workforce ready to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving job market.
- Why in News?
- A recent study by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recommended the development of a Financial Conditions Index (FCI) tailored for India to monitor financial market dynamics on a daily basis.
- About the Financial Conditions Index (FCI):
- The FCI is designed to measure the relative tightness or looseness of financial market conditions compared to the historical average since 2012. It offers a composite view by integrating data from five key segments: the money market, government securities (G-sec) market, corporate bond market, foreign exchange market, and equity market.
- This index provides policymakers and analysts with a real-time tool to assess financial stability and market sentiment. A higher positive FCI value suggests more restrictive financial conditions, potentially indicating stress or reduced liquidity in the markets. By capturing fluctuations across multiple sectors, the proposed FCI aims to support timely and informed policy responses in a rapidly changing economic environment.
- Why in News?
- The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) announced that the AI for India 2.0 programme has successfully expanded access to technology education by offering training in nine regional languages, including Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada. This initiative aims to empower India’s youth, particularly those from rural and non-English-speaking communities.
- About AI for India 2.0:
- The programme is designed to democratize tech learning by making it more accessible and inclusive. It specifically targets college students, recent graduates, and young professionals who may lack access to traditional English-based technical education.
- Participants receive free online training in cutting-edge fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). By removing language barriers, the initiative ensures a broader reach and helps bridge the digital skills gap. AI for India 2.0 supports the vision of an inclusive digital economy, enabling more young Indians to participate in the country’s growing tech-driven future.