Tag: 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20)

Pramod Mahajan Grameen Kaushalya Vikas Kendras in Maharashtra Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 511 Pramod Mahajan Grameen Kaushalya Vikas Kendras in Maharashtra. These Kendras will conduct skill development training programs across various sectors to provide employment opportunities to rural youth. Each Kendra will train about 100 youngsters in at least two vocational courses. The training will be provided by empanelled industry partners and agencies under the National Skill Development Council. About National Skill Developmental Council Launch - July 31, 2008 It is a not-for-profit public limited company constituted under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956. Objective - To promote skill development by catalyzing creation of large, quality and for-profit vocational institutions. One Nation, One Student ID' for school students The Union Education Ministry recently notified the states to initiate the enrolment process for One Nation, One Student ID. This new initiative is named as Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR). It will be a life-long ID that will track students’ achievements and academic journeys across the country. About APAAR It is an Education Ecosystem Registry or an ‘EduLocker’. Introduced as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) of 2020. Aim - To create unique ID numbers for school students across India. 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) The 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) was held at Yashobhoomi at Dwarka, New Delhi. The first P20 summit hosted by India in cooperation with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) under the broader framework of India’s G20 Presidency. About Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU): Formation – 1889 Global organization of national parliaments Objective - To promote peace, democracy, and sustainable development around the world. President – Duarte Pacheco Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland Members – 179 Members and 14 Associate Members About G 20 Formation - 26 September 1999. Headquarters - Current Capital city of G20…