New Delhi, Apr 28: Vice President M. Hamid Ansari on Tuesday acknowledged an immediate need to undertake the challenge of providing gainful employment to millions of youth, who are in need of it.

Addressing the ''JRD Tata Young Entrepreneurs Awards'' at the Conference on ''Entrepreneurship - A Solution to Youth Unemployment'' organised by Bharatiya Yuva Shakti Trust, here today, Ansari said: "We need to comprehend the dimensions of the problem of youth unemployment."

New Delhi, Apr 21 : Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari will inaugurate the Civil Services Day here today.

The theme for this year is `Excellence in Governance''.

This Day is observed by all the Central Civil Services to rededicate and recommit themselves to the cause of the people. It provides a unique opportunity for introspection as also chalking out future strategies to deal with the challenges being posed by the changing times.

The Day is being celebrated since 2006.

New Delhi, Apr 20: Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari will inaugurate the Civil Services Day here tomorrow.

The theme for this year is `Excellence in Governance''.

This Day is observed by all the Central Civil Services to rededicate and recommit themselves to the cause of the people. It provides a unique opportunity for introspection as also chalking out future strategies to deal with the challenges being posed by the changing times.

The Day is being celebrated since 2006.

Shimla, Apr 15 : Vice Pre

New Delhi, Apr 6 : Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari today left on a three-day visit to Kuwait.

During his visit, Ansari will hold talks with the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf al Jaber Al Sabah on a wide range of issues. Welfare of Indian community in Kuwait and fostering greater economic partnership will figure prominently in the talks.

Besides, strengthening cooperation in the energy sector will be focus of his discussions with Kuwaiti leaders.

The Vice President will also address the captains of industry.

New Delhi, Apr 6: Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari will begin his three-day visit to Kuwait from today.

During his visit, Ansari will hold talks with the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf al Jaber Al Sabah on a wide range of issues. Welfare of Indian community in Kuwait and fostering greater economic partnership will figure prominently in the talks.

Besides, strengthening cooperation in the energy sector will be focus of his discussions with Kuwaiti leaders.