The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, today announced the launch of the Skill India Assistant (SIA)—an AI-powered digital skilling tool developed in collaboration with Meta, using its open-source Llama models. This marks the world's first large-scale initiative of its kind, where an open-source AI model is being integrated into a nationwide public skilling mission on WhatsApp, providing access to millions of Indians across the cou

The NSDC International Academy, which will train the youth in skills that are in demand globally, in global languages, was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Governor of Odisha, Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati. This is the first NSDC International Academy in Bhubaneswar. The Governor also flagged off the ‘Skill on Wheel’ mobile training unit, designed to take skill development to the doorsteps of youth in rural and remote regions. 

At the TiEcon 2025, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon'ble Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Minister of State, Ministry of Education, Government of India, said that the Indian government is nurturing over a million entrepreneurs through its ambitious programmes like Startup India, Skill India, and Atal Innovation Mission.

The MOU will combine NSDC’s expertise and infrastructure in skilling and training with Rapido’s bike taxi fleet and network to provide sustainable earning opportunities for candidates, accompanied by access to vehicles, skill development programmes, and stable income prospects.

NSDC, Nashik Zilla Parishad and Quality Council of India (QCI) launched the “Sampanna Ghar Abhiyan” to help over 1.5 lakh families

NSDC International Academy is a landmark initiative designed to bridge the gap between Indian youth and global employment opportunities

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has been recognised with the Great Place to Work® Certification for second time in a row

Through this collaboration, NSDC and Unstop will combine their strengths to empower India’s youth and strengthen the nation’s workforce

As per the MoU, Juspay will provide a robust and scalable payment orchestration platform tailored to the needs of NSDC

NSDC and TCS iON have signed an MoU to launch the National Proficiency Tests (NPTs) and provide industry-recognised certifications

Shri Jayant Chaudhary felicitated the winners of WorldSkills 2024 competition which was recently held in Lyon, France

Upon completion of these courses, participants will receive a co-branded certificate from NSDC, Britannia Industries and NIESBUD