The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand its skilling footprint across India.
In a significant announcement at the Annual Press Conference, Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC and MD of NSDC International, revealed the organization’s strategic roadmap.
The plan includes the establishment of 50 new Future Skills Centres and 10 NSDC International Academies.
NSDC Expanding Skilling Footprint with Industry-Aligned Programs
Shri Ved Mani Tiwari outlined an aggressive plan to skill and upskill the Indian youth for both domestic and global job markets.
The initiative aims to introduce over 300 industry-aligned programs covering 12 major emerging technologies.
The goal is to train over 200,000 candidates and establish over 270,000 square feet of training infrastructure.
This expansion is expected to significantly enhance employability and workforce readiness.
The industry-aligned programs are designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
So far, 33 global corporations have partnered with NSDC, and 21 Future Skills Centres have been established in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
Over 200 industry-aligned programs have been assessed and certified by these corporations, covering nine major emerging technologies.
More than 27,000 candidates have been trained, with over 120,000 square feet of training space developed.
Quality Education for Tier 2 and 3 Colleges: Job-as-Skills Model
NSDC aims to make quality education accessible to students from tier 2 and 3 colleges by addressing challenges in emerging technologies.
Collaborations with Institutes of National Importance have been critical to this effort.
So far, 11 premium institutions have partnered with NSDC to launch 17 micro-credential programs, awarding more than 75,000 credits and training over 5,000 candidates.
Looking forward, NSDC plans to collaborate with 15 premium institutions to introduce over 30 new micro-credential programs, awarding around 180,000 credits.
This initiative will enhance access to quality education and skill development, providing specialized training in emerging technologies across key industry verticals such as aerospace, automotive, mining, and infrastructure.
As part of the Job-as-Skills model, NSDC plans to onboard 1 million students.
This includes establishing MoUs with leading OEMs, bringing in training partners, selecting industry-specific tools, designing career progression pathways, implementing joint certification with NSDC and OEMs, and introducing new industry verticals in a phased manner.
NSDC Enhancing International Mobility
Ved also highlighted NSDC’s efforts to expand international mobility.
The institution is working on setting up new international language labs and assessment centres, offering training in languages such as Russian, Italian, Korean, and French to equip candidates with multilingual capabilities, enhancing their global employability.
NSDC has received requests from countries like Israel for 5,000 healthcare workers.
Since its establishment in October 2021, NSDC International has made a significant impact on workforce development and global employment.
The organization has successfully aggregated 88,924 overseas jobs across 22 countries.
Additionally, over 64,000 candidates have been deployed across multiple countries through the NSDC International ecosystem.
Ved emphasized the role of digital infrastructure in skilling and upskilling the youth living in remote areas.
Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) has reached 1.30 crore candidates, including 92 lakh short-term trained candidates.
It has also certified 86 lakh candidates and trained 13 lakh apprentices.
The platform supports more than 7,100 courses in 23 Indian languages, reinforcing its role in skilling ecosystem development.
Contribution to National Apprenticeship Programme by NSDC
NSDC has significantly contributed to apprenticeship programs since the financial year 2018-19.
Over 3.5 million apprentices have been engaged in various sectors, with 560,000 assessments successfully conducted to ensure skill competency.
NSDC has also secured financial commitments amounting to Rs. 100,250 million to support apprenticeship programs.
NSDC has made a substantial impact in terms of socio-economic diversity.
A total of 1.58 million apprentices, constituting 45.5% of the total engagement, belong to socio-economic groups.
Additionally, 710,000 women apprentices, accounting for 20.5% of the total, have been engaged in various trades, promoting gender inclusivity.
NSDC has secured a total financial commitment of INR 2,676 million to support its initiatives.
The program aims to benefit 192,111 target beneficiaries across various sectors.
This initiative includes 147 projects in collaboration with 67 corporate partners.
These collaborations ensure a widespread impact on skill development and employment generation.
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