Mumbai, 26th
December 2024 : National Skill Development
Corporation (NSDC) was honored as one of the Best Brands of 2024 at a
prestigious event in Mumbai on Thursday. The award ceremony, themed “Vision to
Impact: The Best Brands of Tomorrow,” celebrated NSDC’s remarkable legacy, its
transformative role, and the significant contributions it has made to
strengthening India’s skill ecosystem.
The 7th edition of the ET NOW annual awards event was graced by
distinguished leaders from across various industries across India. NSDC was
further acknowledged for its progressive initiatives, influential social media
presence, and innovative marketing strategies, which have inspired industry
leaders and garnered admiration from global brands and media houses.
Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO NSDC and MD NSDC International said, “NSDC
being recognised as one of the 'Best Brands' is a testament to the dedication
and hard work of our entire team. Over the years, we have built a brand that
stands for empowerment and innovation in skill development. Our commitment to
revolutionizing India’s workforce has led us to forge strong partnerships with
both government and private sector players, as well as major national and
international brands. Today, we are proud to collaborate with countries across the
globe, sharing our expertise and learning from diverse cultures. This
recognition inspires us to continue our mission of equipping individuals with
the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing global economy.”
NSDC’s impact on India’s skill development ecosystem has been
significant, with over 40.19 million candidates trained, including 18 million
women and 12.9 million from disadvantaged groups. Through its 40,000+ training
centers across 750 districts, NSDC has created a lasting legacy of empowerment,
placing 9.4 million candidates in jobs. Its digital initiatives, including the
Skill India Digital Hub, are reshaping how skills are acquired, with AI and
ML-powered tools offering personalized learning experiences. Globally, NSDC has
partnered with 22 countries, deploying over 66,250 candidates and verifying
33,640 skills internationally. With a forward-looking vision and strong global
partnerships, NSDC continues to position itself as a leader in shaping India’s
future workforce.
About National
Skill Development Council (NSDC)
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
is the principal architect of the skill ecosystem in the country. It is a unique
Public Private Partnership (PPP) enterprise working under the Ministry of Skill
Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India. NSDC was
established to catalyse the skilling ecosystem for private sector participation
and be the strategic implementation and knowledge partner to Skill India
Mission to build efficient vocational training initiatives, empowering India’s
youth. NSDC provides support to enterprises, start-ups, companies, and
organizations that are creating an impact by offering a world of opportunities
in futuristic skills to the potential workforce. The organization develops
appropriate models to enhance, support, and coordinate private sector
initiatives in skilling by offering funding support to eligible entities,
concessional loans to the candidates along with other innovative financial
products, and building strategic partnerships.