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Cabinet approves setting up of IISs

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IISs shall augment the global competitiveness New institutes of expertise, Knowledge and competitiveness Cabinet approves Scheme for setting up of Indian Institute of Skills at different locations across the country in PPP modes.  The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the for setting up of Indian Institute of Skills(IISs) at different locations across the country in Public Private Partnership (PPP), which will be explored for promotion of IIS at select locations based on demand and available infrastructure.   The setting up of IISs shall augment the global competitiveness of key sectors of Indian economy by providing high quality skill training, applied research education and a direct and meaningful connection with industry. It will provide opportunity to aspiring youth across the country to have access to highly skilled training, and enhance the scope of accountability through its linkage with industry and global competitiveness