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Source: The post is based on the article “Union Education Minister launches 3-year partnership with Meta, Education to Entrepreneurship: Empowering a generation of students, educators and entrepreneurs” published in PIB on 4th September 2023
What is the News?
The Union Minister of Education has launched ‘Education to Entrepreneurship’ partnership with Meta to empower India’s youth.
What is an “Education to Entrepreneurship” Partnership?
Education to Entrepreneurship Initiative is a collaboration between the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Meta (formerly Facebook).
Aim: To bring digital skilling to the grassroots level.This will equip India’s talent pool with futuristic technologies, fostering a new generation of problem solvers and entrepreneurs.
– For instance, the partnership will help in motivating young individuals to turn their educational groundwork into flourishing enterprises.
Duration of the Partnership: 3 Years
As part of this initiative, Meta in partnership with the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) will provide digital marketing skills training to 5 lakh entrepreneurs over the next three years.
– This training will be conducted in seven regional languages, benefiting both budding and existing entrepreneurs.
– To make this training accessible to a broad audience, Meta will utilize its platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram.
