Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Minister of Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India announced several strategic partnerships to bring scale and speed to the country’s skill ecosystem. The key announcements included strategic collaborations with the industry partners, academia and government departments, inauguration of two Centres of Excellence (CoE) in media and electronics sector at Skill Development Institute (SDI) in Bhubaneshwar, launch of Mock Test Application 2.0 by NIMI and introduction of four new-age courses for ITI and NSTI candidates The goal is to bridge the gap between industry demands and skill development programs, ensuring India’s young workforce remains competitive and adaptable to emerging trends.
Dr. Nirmaljeet Singh Kalsi, Chairman NCVET; Shri. Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE); Shri. Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, Smt. Trishaljit Sethi, DG, DGT-MSDE, Smt. Sonal Mishra, Joint Secretary, MSDE, Smt. Hena Usman, Joint Secretary, MSDE and Shri. Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO NSDC and MD, NSDC International also graced the event. Shri. Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurshipsaid, “These skilling initiatives and partnerships will prepare our population for 21stcentury job markets, help them thrive as innovators and entrepreneurs and also contribute to driving economic growth.
MSDE is introducing new-age trades, setting up ITIs for new technologies, and providing entrepreneurial support through initiatives like PM Mudra Yojana. The Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) demonstrates the ministry’s commitment to technology for inclusive skilling, personalized learning, and enhanced accessibility to skill development programs.
