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India and Australia further  Strengthens on Skilling Agenda!   Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and High Commission of Australia holds meeting for Cooperation in Vocational Education and Training. In an endeavor to support Vocational Education and Training (VET) in India and Australia, the Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey and Mr. Barry O’Farrell, Australian High Commissioner, today participated in a virtual meeting to operationalize & implement Cooperation in VET to promote development of occupational standards in priority industry sectors. This was in line with the joint participation of the Prime Minister of India and the Prime Minister of Australia in the India-Australia Leaders' Virtual Summit held on 4thJune, 2020.  Earlier, on this occasion, a Joint Statement for Comprehensive Strategic Partnership document between both the countries was announced including the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

A great step to encourage innovation & entrepreneurship On Monday, 21st January 2019 Members of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) &Board of Directors of Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) Mumbai gathered with students, faculty & esteemed guests to celebrate another milestone of IIGJ Mumbai’s accomplishment- “Inauguration of Innovation & Incubation Center at IIGJ Tardeo”. The Innovation & Incubation center is being established to foster a culture of research and entrepreneurship amongst the student community who have undergone a Jewellery study program at any of the IIGJ’S. One of the main objectives behind setting up this center is to promote innovation in Jewellery by creating an ecosystem that is conducive for the growth of starts-ups in the country. The presence of Chief Guest - Mr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Founder &Chairman – Rosy Blue Group of companies, IIGJ Mumbai Chairman – Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Board of Dir