The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the "Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas" (SHRESTHA).
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha and Union minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated North India's first Industrial Biotech Park constructed at Ghatti near Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir.
In New Delhi, the 2nd edition of the Awards for Excellence in District Skill Development Scheme, DSDP has held in which the top 30 districts of the region were recognized for their unique best practices in skill development.