The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is setting up a Centre of Future Skills at Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU), Meerut, under the NSDC Academy. This initiative aims to train youth in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), Healthcare/Paramedical, and Language courses, equipping them with skills for emerging industries.
Two Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) were signed on Saturday in the presence of Union Minister of State (I/C) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, JayantChaudhary, and CCSU Vice Chancellor Prof. Sangeeta Shukla. The agreements focus on integrating skill-based learning with mainstream education and empowering 600 women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) through a new shuttlecock manufacturing-cum-training centre funded by CSR initiatives. “This Centre of Future Skills will provide students with industry-relevant training, certifications, and employment opportunities in India and abroad,” said NSDC CEO Ved Mani Tiwari. The program will leverage platforms like Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH), NSDC JobX, and NSDC International for global employment prospects.
As India gears up for Industry 4.0, NSDC’s skilling initiatives are expected to impact regional markets, including Guwahati. With a growing demand for AI, ML, and healthcare professionals, job-seekers from Assam stand to benefit from such skill centers. Additionally, the new sports training and manufacturing facility at CCSU could create opportunities for Northeast-based sports goods retailers, linking local businesses to national supply chains. The NSDC aims to establish 50 such centres nationwide, with the Meerut initiative expected to transform the region into a major skill development hub, boosting employability and innovation.
