National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is a Public Private Partnership mandated to involve the private sector in skilling 150 million Indians by 2022.


NSDC India

A little light begins with a lot of skill.

Shaped by patience, guided by craftsmanship and brought to life by skilled hands, every diya carries the value of traditional knowledge passed down through generations.

This Choti Diwali, we celebrate the craft behind the light and the skills that keep our traditions glowing.

#ChotiDiwali #NSDC #SkillIndia #SkilledHands

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NSDC India

Behind the objects we value are skilled hands, practiced techniques and knowledge refined over generations. This Dhanteras, we celebrate the craftsmanship that continues to shape our traditions.

#HappyDhanteras #SkillDevelopment #IndianCraftsmanship #SkilledHands #Prosperity #NSDC #SkillIndia

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NSDC India

CELEBRATING INDIA'S CHAMPION. HONOURING AN ACHIEVEMENT THAT INSPIRES A NATION.

Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, met Preethi Pal, India’s para-athletics champion and Brand Ambassador of NSDC, acknowledging her inspiring journey and celebrating her remarkable double-silver triumph at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

The interaction was also attended by Shri Arunkumar Pillai, CEO, NSDC.

As NSDC’s Brand Ambassador, Preethi Pal embodies determination, excellence and the spirit of pushing boundaries. Her achievements serve as an inspiration to young people across the country.

Heartiest congratulations to Preethi Pal on this outstanding achievement!

#NSDC #SkillIndia #PreethiPal #ParaAthletics #AsianParaGames2026 #IndianSports

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NSDC India

Unity gives us strength; skills give us the means to build a stronger nation.

This National Unity Day, let us move forward together, recognising the contribution of every skill in shaping India's progress.

Remembering Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary.

#RashtriyaEktaDiwas2026 #SardarVallabhbhaiPatel #NSDC #SkillIndia #MSDE

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NSDC India

Building future-ready talent through meaningful academic and industry collaboration!

NSDC is proud to join hands with NIT Agartala to introduce joint Skilling pathways aimed at strengthening industry-relevant skills, enhancing employability, and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among learners.

By bringing together academic expertise and industry insights, this partnership will create accessible learning opportunities that empower individuals with practical competencies, unlock new career pathways, and encourage lifelong learning.

Stay tuned for exciting programme announcements!

#NSDC #NITAgartala #SkillIndia #FutureReadySkills #SkillDevelopment #IndustryAcademiaCollaboration

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Recognising skills. Strengthening industry standards.

Project DAKSH – Technician Assessment & Certification Programme was formally inaugurated in Chennai on 27 October 2026, marking an important milestone in the collaboration between Blue Star Limited, NSDC and ESSCI.

Led by NSDC, Project DAKSH aims to assess, recognise and certify Blue Star technicians across a range of technical competencies, spanning Room Air Conditioning (RAC), Refrigeration Products (RPD) and other areas, strengthening industry-aligned skills assessment and recognising technical excellence.

#NSDC #BlueStar #ESSCI #ProjectDAKSH #SkillIndia #IndustrySkill #SkillExcellence #CertificationProgramme

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NSDC India

Pioneering new avenues for investment in skill development.

NSDC’s debut on NSE's Social Stock Exchange marks a significant milestone in strengthening the financing landscape for India’s skill development sector.

NABARD has been a catalyst in NSDC’s journey towards reforming the country’s social financing architecture, extending its full support to NSDC’s maiden Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) issue.

DCM Shriram International Limited has trailblazed a CSR initiative through its participation in NSDC's maiden issue. The participation of Retail Investors further reflects the collective commitment to advancing skill development through social investment.

By bringing together NSDC’s skilling mandate and NSE's Social Stock Exchange as a platform for social investment, this initiative reinforces the potential of strategic collaboration to strengthen skill development, expand employment opportunities and create meaningful, measurable impact.

NSDC extends its gratitude to NABARD, DCM Shriram International Limited and Retail Investors for their valuable contributions to this milestone and their shared commitment to advancing skills and creating lasting social impact.

#NSDC #SkillIndia #SocialStockExchange #SkillDevelopment #SocialImpact

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NSDC India

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#NSDC #SkillIndia #IITMandi #GenerativeAI #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureSkills #AIEducation

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NSDC India

A Historic Milestone for Skill Development in India!

NSDC has successfully raised ₹4 crore through its first-ever Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) issue on the NSE Social Stock Exchange, marking a significant step towards innovative financing for skill development.

Thank you to NABARD, DCM Shriram International and the Retail Investors for supporting this initiative and contributing to its vision of creating meaningful livelihood opportunities.

In partnership with the Government of Madhya Pradesh, this ₹11.25 crore initiative aims to equip 600 youth with Japanese and German language skills and facilitate international employment opportunities in Japan and Germany.

This milestone brings social finance and outcome-based funding together to strengthen livelihoods, expand global career opportunities and build a skilled, future-ready workforce.

#NSDC #SkillIndia #NSESocialStockExchange #ZCZP #SkillDevelopment #SocialImpact #OutcomeBasedFunding #InternationalEmployment #ViksitBharat

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Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, Rings the Iconic NSE Bell, Marking NSDC’s Debut on the Social Stock Exchange

The occasion brought together Smt. Krishna Gaur, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare, Government of Madhya Pradesh; Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Hon’ble Minister for Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Smt. Manisha Sensarma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) Smt. Manisha Verma, Additional Chief Secretary, (Government of Maharashtra), Government of India; Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, NSE; Shri Arunkumar Pillai, CEO, NSDC; Dr. Shaji Krishnan V, Chairman, NABARD; and Shri Alok Shriram, Managing Director, DCM Shriram International Ltd.

A significant milestone for social finance in skilling, NSDC’s debut on the NSE Social Stock Exchange brought renewed focus to innovative financing models that connect investment with measurable outcomes.

A key highlight was NABARD’s ₹4 crore subscription to NSDC’s maiden Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) issue, supporting an ₹11.25 crore programme developed with the Government of Madhya Pradesh.

The programme aims to equip 600 youth from Madhya Pradesh with Japanese and German language proficiency, preparing them for employment opportunities in Japan and Germany.

By combining social investment, beneficiary contributions and outcome-linked government funding, the initiative demonstrates how innovative financing can strengthen skilling outcomes and expand international employment opportunities for India’s youth.

Investing in skills. Financing outcomes. Expanding opportunity.

#NSDC #SkillIndia #NSESocialStockExchange #NABARD #ZCZP #SkillDevelopment #SocialImpact #OutcomeBasedFunding #InternationalEmployment

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