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Home textiles manufacturer Welspun Living Ltd on Thursday said it has inked an agreement with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to launch a large-scale skilling and employment initiative focused on operator-level roles in the textile sector. Under this initiative, Welspun Living will train and certify 1,000 candidates in its pilot phase, with at least 50 per cent women participation, particularly from underrepresented regions such as the North-Eastern states and Uttarakhand, the company said in a statement. The total investment for the program amounts to Rs 4.25 crore. "This partnership reflects our commitment to inclusive and sustainable growth. By focusing on women from North East and Uttarakhand, we are not only bridging skill gap but also unlocking pathways to economic independence, self-worth, and generational impact," Welspun Living MD and CEO Dipali Goenka said. The program will be conducted at Welspun's facilities in Anjar and Vapi in Gujarat in a combinatio

The NSDC is also placing special focus on partnering with educational institutions in Tier-II and Tier-III towns, as a large portion of the country's workforce resides in these areas

Under the collaboration, the institutions will provide the option of Work-linked Hybrid Degree Programs to every student who aspires to graduate from IIT Patna

From construction and building technology to fashion designing, hair dressing to baking and cyber security, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is set to host skills olympiad, "IndiaSkills 2023-24", a nationwide competition in 60 categories. The registrations for the competition organised by the NSDC, part of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, are open till December 20. "The groundbreaking competition opens a window for individuals across the nation to dream beyond the conventional and aspire to compete on the global stage by showcasing the power of their skills. The IndiaSkills Competition celebrates skills and craftsmanship as a formidable arena for talent," an official statement said. "This competition aims to shed light on the extraordinary skills across the country, providing a platform for each Indian to showcase their unique talent. The competition unfolds through a series of stages at the district, state, zonal, and national levels, ...

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Saudi Arabia to protect the rights of skilled labourers from India. "Skilled labourers in India can register themselves at NSDC... after which we will come to know where they are going, for which work and with whom they will be working," NSDC CEO Ved Mani Tiwari said. The registration process will be free of cost, he said, adding that skilled labourers from all categories, including AC mechanics, and car painters, can register themselves on NSDC. "Skill India Mission was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Currently, we are working with 13 countries and in the coming days we are going to open 30 skill international centres," he said. It is not true that all agents through whom people go to Saudi Arabia from India are bad, and if people want to go via agents, they may do so, but they have to register at NSDC, he said, adding that the documentation will be don

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has partnered with Camu, an EdTech platform, to launch NSDC Academy's Skills for Higher Education which aims at bridging the skills gap between the industry and the education sector, officials said. The NSDC Academy will offer a comprehensive range of courses and the partnership will provide higher education institutions with a full stack of digital solutions, including a student information system, a learning management system and a student success platform powered by CamuEngage, they said. "The vision is to ensure that we equip the youth by building their capabilities and providing them with the right prospects. With this, we have launched NSDC Academy's Skills for Higher Education powered by Camu EdTech. This platform will serve as a hub that connects students and institutions, enabling them to achieve their placement aspirations," said Ved Mani Tiwari, the CEO of NSDC. "NSDC Academy envisions becoming a strong partner throughout

It will be a placement-linked skill training programme where candidates will get skill training across job roles

The Social Stock Exchange (SSE) has been developed with the sole motive of facilitating social enterprises in raising funds from the public through the stock exchange mechanism

The company will train and upskill "thousands" of unskilled workers and provide digital certificates

Interested candidates will be selected after appearing for an eligibility test. An online screening test will be conducted on October 15 and 16. Students can register at https://bit.ly/CCEIITM

Calls for involving the industry to bridge the huge gap

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) on Monday announced it has empaneled edtech company WhiteHat Jr as its training partner to accelerate Skill India Mission

Microsoft said it has collaborated with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to impart digital skills to more than 100,000 underserved women in India over the next 10 months

Learning will be for emergency technologies and professional development, says company.

A list of 116 most-affected districts has been prepared, where states are struggling to rehabilitate livelihoods.

The workforce is also being trained on necessary soft skills to interact with customers better through behavior-focused sessions

NSDC appoints Manish Kumar as MD and CEO and Jayant Krishna as ED and Chief Operating Officer

Selection committee chose leadership based on merit and to bringing together combined strength of two professionals

Formed in 2010, NSDC acts as a catalyst in skill development by providing funding to enterprises, companies and organisations that provide such training