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Project Sneh’s Powerful Model for Women’s Economic Freedom in Moradabad
Project Sneh in Moradabad offers a compelling model for women’s economic empowerment through free skill development, craft training, sewing, computer literacy, and market-linked livelihood opportunities. Founded in 2019 and associated with Shikha Gupta, the initiative has connected rural women with practical training and, through collaborations such as H&M HOME, with premium craft markets. Its village-based…
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Turning the Tide on Punjab’s Youth Unemployment: Data-Driven Jobs Plan with Dharmic Unity
Punjab faces a stubborn youth unemployment challenge marked by skills mismatches, low female participation, and heavy reliance on agriculture with limited value-add. This analysis synthesizes insights from official labour surveys and employer feedback to propose a practical, data-driven jobs strategy. It prioritizes agricultural diversification and green transitions, manufacturing deepening in legacy clusters, and formal-service growth…
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Debunking the Skill-Gap Myth: How Demand, Training, and Wages Rapidly Build Talent
The alleged “skill gap” is best understood as a demand-and-incentives problem, not a talent shortage. When wages signal value and firms see opportunity, they fund training, partner with universities, and upskill adjacent talent at speed. Case studies from global enterprisesspanning fashion, precision glass, automotive production, and franchised foodshow how practice, process, and market feedback outperform…
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Jaishankar affirms India’s growing global role, says “This is an India that is more Bharat”
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlights India’s evolving role on the global stage, emphasizing the nation’s fusion of traditional values with modern advancements. Reflecting on India’s progress, from cashless payments to lunar missions, he underscores the country’s strides in women’s empowerment and inclusive growth. Jaishankar emphasizes India’s diplomatic initiatives, navigating complex global scenarios like the…