Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Sitharaman Asks Industry to Invest and Upskill Workforce
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman wants companies in India to invest more.
She said the government has improved things to make it easier for them.
She wants companies to invest, fix the problem of not having enough skilled workers, and work with the government to teach people new skills.
The government is also working on training programs, like upgrading ITIs, and creating hubs for AI training.
The goal is to prepare young people for jobs by making sure they have the right skills for what companies need.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged industry to increase investments.
She emphasized the government's work on improving the ease of doing business.
Sitharaman wants industry to address human resource gaps.
She wants partnerships on skilling initiatives.
The government is upgrading ITIs and setting up AI training hubs.
- Who
- Nirmala Sitharaman
- What
- Urged industry to invest and address HR gaps
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- IFQM symposium in New Delhi
- Why
- To encourage investment and improve workforce readiness
Industry
Government
Investment and Capacity Expansion
Industry
Hesitant to increase investments.
Government
Encouraging companies to expand capacity.
- Finance Minister
- Nirmala Sitharaman
- Event
- IFQM symposium
- Key Demands
- Increase investments, address HR gaps, partner on skilling
- Government Actions
- Upgrading ITIs, setting up AI training hubs
Sources
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