In a major step towards strengthening India’s skill development landscape, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has entered into a partnership with Axis My India, a leading consumer intelligence company. This collaboration will leverage data-driven insights to identify and address skill gaps across the country, with a special focus on underserved regions. The initiative aims to enhance the participation rates in skill development programs and assess their outcomes in terms of employability and socio-economic upliftment.
By utilizing Axis My India’s expertise in real-time research and data analytics, NSDC plans to better align training programs with market demands, ensuring they meet the needs of various industries. The partnership will also conduct baseline surveys to evaluate current skill levels, beneficiary participation, and industry requirements, laying the groundwork for future assessments.
Pradeep Gupta, CMD of Axis My India, highlighted the importance of this partnership in connecting underserved communities with appropriate industries, driving economic growth, and capitalizing on India’s demographic dividend. In Guwahati, this collaboration is expected to have a significant impact on local industries by addressing the growing demand for skilled workers in sectors like IT, manufacturing, and healthcare. The region’s expanding economic activity will benefit from a well-trained workforce that meets the specific needs of emerging businesses, thus enhancing employability and fostering regional growth.
